
Originally from the Midwest, Katherine Putnam graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Theater, and later translated her passion for storytelling in all forms into editorial and styling positions at some of the country’s leading design and fashion publications. She went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Interior Design and transitioned from the editorial world to professional practice. Katherine has worked on a wide variety of project typologies, mediums, scales, and disciplines, bringing her enthusiasm, optimism, and love of storytelling to deliver dynamic, expressive spaces built to support brand identity, creativity, and wellness.
EDUCATION
Harrington College of Design
Master of Arts in Interior Design
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- The Middle Eight | Franklin, Tennessee
- The Bernardin | Chicago, Illinois
- The Leo | Chicago, Illinois
- 640 West Randolph | Chicago, Illinois
- The Driehaus Museum & The Driehaus Foundation | Chicago, Illinois
- Superior House Renovation | Chicago, Illinois