Teri Smithers
Owner, Principle Designer, NCIDQ, ASID
Originally from Wisconsin, Teri has been living and working in Arizona for over 30 years. Her Midwest roots and the historic cites of Milwaukee and Chicago is where her love of architecture and design really began. Appreciation for classic architecture and design is what drives her vision of the spaces she designs, often using the quote from Louis Sullivan, “form follows function”.
Throughout her design career it has always been Teri’s goal to create spaces that are functional, sustainable, aesthetically beautiful, and true to her design values. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally. In her 30+ years in the A&D industry, she has established an extensive background in architectural design, interior design, construction administration and project management.
Teri earned a BS in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Recently, she went back to school and earned a Professional Certificate in Interior Design from Scottsdale Community College. In 2018 she earned her NCIDQ certificate to become a licensed interior designer. She is also a professional member of ASID and serves on the local chapter board as Professional Development Director.
When she’s not designing spaces she loves to travel to new places, spend time with her family, play and create with molten glass and a good cocktail by the pool with friends.
