Passion for automotive design led to kitchen and bath career
Linda Larisch may have her family roots in automotive design, but these days she’s driven by a commitment to her craft and the projects she provides for her clients.
Larisch, a Chicago-based designer who recently joined DESIGNFirst Builders as Senior Architectural Designer, is a highly regarded design professional whose projects have been featured in such publications as Luxe, CS Interiors, Chicago Home and Garden, and Kitchen & Bath Design News. Her NKBA design awards include Design Visions “Best of the Best” first place/large kitchen.
A Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer with 30+ years of experience, Larisch was educated at the University of Michigan and College for Creative Studies, and holds an MFA in Industrial Design, with minors in interior, graphic and automotive design.
Her love of product development initially led her into automotive design but, inspired by the innovative projects she came across, she eventually found her way into kitchen and bath design. She has worked at several of the industry’s leading Midwest showrooms and design firms, and also served as v.p. of Professional Development for the Chicago Midwest Chapter of the NKBA.
Most recently, Larisch has added teaching design at Harper College to her resume. On a personal note, Larisch grew up riding horses and her passion for riding inspired her to develop an equestrian product that was awarded a U.S. patent in 1996.
