Reagan Vaughan Designs

Rooted in Nature. Refined through Design.

About

Me

I have always been drawn to the built environment — from rearranging my room growing up to finding inspiration in architecture, art, and the way spaces shape how we feel. What started as a creative interest has grown into a deeper passion for interior architecture and design, especially as I’ve learned how much it extends beyond aesthetics. Thoughtful design supports wellbeing, encourages connection, and responds to real human needs through sustainability, universal design, and technical knowledge.

I am especially passionate about hospitality design and creating immersive, intentional spaces that feel memorable and meaningful. Storytelling guides my process, whether through cultural influence, trauma-informed strategies, or sustainable systems. I am naturally drawn to biophilic design, seeking ways to reconnect people to nature and create environments that feel calm, grounded, and restorative. My goal is to design spaces that leave a lasting impact and help people feel truly connected to their surroundings.

Education

2022 - 2026 | University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Bachelor of Science: Interior Architecture

Minor: Historic Preservation

Major GPA: 3.884

Overall GPA: 3.779

Graduation: August 2026

Experience

Curate Boutique Living - Intern

  • August 2025 - Present

  • Aid in developing construction documents

  • Create interior and occasionally exterior renderings for sales team and clients.

    Vibez Coffee Shop - Barista

  • 2021 - May 2025

    Home Team Vacation Rentals -

  • August 2024 - December 2024

  • Worked as an Independent Contractor

  • Collaborated remotely with designers to renovate homes for short-term rentals like Airbnb, focusing on furniture and materials.

Skills

  • Revit

  • Sketchup

  • Enscape

  • AutoCAD

  • Canva

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Chief Architect

  • AI Softwares, Prome AI

Certifications

LEED Green Associate

IDFX Exam Scheduled | April 2026

Awards

Deans List | 2022-2026

Marshall Hildebrand Scholarship | 2024

Bethany Clairday Scholarship | 2024

Faculty Award | 2025Faculty Award | 2025

NEWH Green Voice Competition Scholarship | 2025

BD|NY Presentation | 2025

My Inspiration.

Travel inspires my work by exposing me to diverse cultures and environments, deepening my understanding of how design reflects identity, place, and human connection.