Kai’s Story

Kai Thompson has worked as a designer for almost a decade, spending most of that time designing learning environments for public schools around south Texas. She began her design career as a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio and sought involvement with the industry through membership in the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Kai held a leadership position on the local IIDA council for several years, and she has served as a panelist for various events. In 2020, Kai earned her NCIDQ certification and obtained her professional designation as a Registered Interior Designer from the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Prior to pursuing her career in design, she obtained her first degree in Biology while working as a biomedical research scientist. This experience has contributed to her unique perspective and approach to solving design problems. She has a passion for the neuropsychology of human behavior, evidence-based design, and material technologies. She enjoys balancing pragmatism and creativity to develop solutions for enhancing the human experience.