About

MAIA. Phonetic Pronunciation: MY-YUH

With a 10-year advertising career, my storytelling, creative strategy, and design thinking expertise bring a unique perspective to interior architecture. My passion lies in creating spaces that are purposeful, sustainable, and emotionally resonant—designed to impact how people feel, connect, and experience the world around them. This lens has shaped my success in my graduate studies and continues to fuel my commitment to designing environments with meaning and lasting impact.

I’m currently open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to connect or reach out at maiahoonan@gmail.com.

 

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE ACCOLADES

Metrtopolis Future100

Selected as a 2025 Metropolis Future100, recognizing top interior design and architecture students for academic excellence, design innovation, and leadership potential, following a rigorous portfolio review by industry leaders.

ASID Semi-Finalist

Selected as a 2025 ASID Student Portfolio Competition Semi-Finalist, recognized for design excellence and professional readiness through a juried review of academic and professional work.
Final judging concludes in April.


Creative Bravery:
Above and Beyond Award
Awarded to one creative department member for outstanding teamwork, vision, and persistence to exceed what’s expected of them.
Wunderman Thompson | 2020

 

Gold:
MM&M Award

Use of Relationship Marketing of 2018

MM&M Awards

Silver:
DTC National Award
Best Multicultural Print Campaign 2018
Pfizer / Prevnar 13