EDUCATION:

MFA – The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Interior Architecture Department – Chicago, IL – June, 1987

BA – Washington University, Art History & Archaeology Department – St. Louis, MO September, 1965 – June, 1969

New Trier High School – Winnetka, IL – September, 1960 – June, 1965

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

ASID: Project Management for Interior Designers – David Rinderer – 1987 Financial Management for Interior Designers – David Rinderer – 1987 How to Market Your Interior Design Services – Stuart Rose – 1987

IES: Lighting Fundamentals – 8-week intensive study program – William Weibel 1979 Display Lighting – James Benya – April, 1988 Lamps & Light Sources – James Benya – October, 1988 Lighting as a Design Element – Gerry Zekowski – October, 1988

Other: 2010: Intelligent Kitchen Design, Color Forcasting, Social Internet Networking.  1995-Financial Forum, Harris Bank’s 10 week program on Personal Finance. 1994 & 1989-3-Day Workshop for Lighting Educators–General Electric, Nela Park, Cleveland, OH, 1983-Lighting Seminar and Workshop – Lighting by Feder – New York, NY – 1983

EMPLOYMENT:

1979 to present:  Terri Weinstein Design, Inc. – Chicago, IL

Principal of Interior Design / Interior Architecture firm. Completed projects include numerous single family homes, high-rise condominiums, brownstones, co-ops and retreat/vacation homes, retail stores, professional corporate offices, and condominium lobbies.

1973 – 1979

Freelance Photographic Stylist – Chicago, IL.  Designed and supervised construction of room sets and tabletops for film, photography and television. Duties included set design, prop, wardrobe and talent selection, meeting demanding deadlines and budget constraints.

1971 – 1973

Trans World Airlines, Inc. – Chicago, IL.  Advertising and Promotion for Corporate Offices. Developed and executed programs to introduce and promote new services and routes.

1970 – 1971

Playboy Magazine – Chicago, IL.  Assistant Photographic Stylist for Corporate Offices. Designed and propped sets and tabletops for editorial photography.

1969 – 1970

Chase Park Plaza Hotel – St. Louis, MO Assistant Advertising and Promotion for Corporate Offices. Helped develop and execute programs and support material to promote the hotel, restaurants and other properties.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

ASID (American Society of Interior Designers): Elected board member

IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) (The association for professional lighting designers)

TEACHING:

•              1987-1997-The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Interior Architecture Department

Taught full semester studios in Interior Architecture and Architectural Lighting

Co-Developed the architectural lighting class taught at both Harrington Institute and The School of the Art Institute with Patrick Grzybek, architect

•              1989-1992-Faculty at Harrington Institute of Design

•              Designed/implemented full lighting laboratory for teaching and student experimentation at SAIC

Adult Education Programs: Latin School of Chicago, Parker School, Highland Park High School on Kitchen and Bath design

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

•              Merchandise Mart Conferences:

For designers and architects : Topics included: “Kitchen & Bath Design” (for Architectural Digest), “Lighting Design”, “Color and Light”, “How Light Manipulates Space"

For the public : Topics included: “Kitchen & Bath Design”, “Working with a Professional Designer”, “Accessorizing with Art and Antiques” (for Art & Antiques magazine)

•              Design Center, Washington, D.C.: To designers and architects : “How Light Manipulates Space.”

•              AIA (American Institute of Architects) Concept Chicago Conference: To designers and architects: ”How Light Manipulates Space”

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MUSEUM EXHIBITS:

•              Installation at The Art Institute of Chicago, Children’s Museum;  A viewer-activated study of simultaneous color contrast: color, light and human perception.

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PUBLICATIONS:

•              Chicago Tribune Magazine, COVER STORY-June, 2009 "Call of the Wild" by Lisa Skolnick

•              NorthShore Magazine-Sept. 2003 “A Design for Living” by Mary McGuire. www.northshoremag.com/cgi-bin/ns-article?article=/homegarden/09-03-design.html

•              Il Bagno Oggi E Domani, Aug.-Sept. 2000

•              Kitchen & Bath Ideas, Winter 1998

•              Kitchen & Bath Ideas, Fall 1998

•              Design Conceps, Fall 1997

•              Easy Style, Ed. James D. Blume, (Meredith Publications, Des Moines, Ia) 1998

•              The Home Office Book, Donna Paul (Artisan Publishing, New York), 1996

•              New York Times, December, 1996

•              Chicago Sun-Times, numerous articles

•              Chicago Tribune, numerous articles

•              Daily Herald, numerous articles

•              Windy City Times, September, 1994

•              Residential Lighting, May, 1994

•              Inland Architect, November/December, 1991

PROJECTS:

•              Residences in Chicago,IL, Chicago’s North Shore, Hyde Park, Oak Park, New York City, NY, Bozeman, MT, New Buffalo, MI, Palm Beach, FL, Coral Gables, FL, Martha's Vineyard, MA

•              ORT Resale Shop, Highland Park, IL, a retail clothing store

•              Maas International Corporate Headquarters, Willowbrook, IL, a metal polish manufacturer

•              Bozell & Jacobs Advertising Agency, President’s Office, Chicago, IL

•              The Schram Advertising Agency Corporate Offices, Northbrook, IL

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

•              1997-8 Discovery Channel program: Interview w/Designer, Subject: Designer’s apartment. Aired thru

•              1998. Title: “Walls of Wonder” 1998 Judge: Halo Lighting Competition 1997 Room Design, Merchandise Mart – Celebrations at Home -Barbara Pearlman Design Atelier.

•              1997 ASID Showhouse room, Evanston, IL.

•              1995 Judge – IALD (International Association of Lighting Designers) Competition

•              1988 and 1989 Design Consultation – Eva Maddox Associates – Chicago, IL

CHARITABLE WORK:

•              Pro bono design/construction implementation of resale shop for Women’s American Ort.

•              Produced 3 events raising more than $250,000 to fund AIDS vaccine research. Mobilized the collective energy and creativity of a group of designers and architects to impact the AIDS pandemic.

•              Read about it. Go to: http://www.uclaaidsinstitute.org/publications/pdfs/INSIDER_Jan_2006.pdf (Please scroll to page 32.)

PRESS:

•              "Showstopping"..."adventurous".  Lisa Skolnick, Chicago Tribune Magazine, (cover story), 1009

•              “The depth of [her] imagination abounds… she tiled the shower with an interpretation of Picasso’s Guernica.” – Mary Maguire, North Shore Magazine, Sept. 2003

•              “Her signature style [is] a combination of the sleek and the unexpected.” – Donna Paul, The Home Office Book, 1996

•              “Uninhibited and vibrant, [Terri Weinstein's Design] combines undulating concrete and a collection of spirited furnishings… With a distinct aura of contemportay playfulness.” – Victoria Lautman, Chicago Tribune Magazine, Sept. 25, 1994

•              “Now that interior designer Terri Weinstein has added her decorating expertise, the room sizzles with color, industrial strength, texture and dynamic personality.” – Elaine Markoutsas, Kitchen and Bath Ideas/Winter, 1998/1999

•              “[Terri Weinstein] spins life and vigor into the apartment.” – Elaine Markoutsas, Kitchen and Bath Ideas/Winter, 1998/1999

•              “Terri Weinstein overhauled [the apartment] with more energy than a bolt of lightning. Shunning the square shape of the apartment, Terri threw it a few curves.” – Elaine Markoutsas, Kitchen and Bath Ideas/Winter, 1998/1999

•              “Interested in everything, a great traveler, always looking for a language able to express and communicate her desire for fun and joy.” – Elena Luraghi, Ilbagno, Aug/Sept. 2000