Vanessa Simpson
B.ID., M.PI.
Professor, Honours Bachelor of Interior Design
Biography
Vanessa Simpson has been a part of the Georgian College community since 2006. She studied Interior Design at Georgian and is excited to bring her passion of learning and teaching to the classroom.
Vanessa is also a Land Use Planner and Project Manager for a consulting firm in Barrie, ON. In her role, she’s responsible for many planning and land development projects including residential, commercial and institutional developments. Vanessa manages large multidisciplinary teams effectively, while meeting key deadlines.
Vanessa is eager to engage and work with the design and development community in the Barrie and surrounding area, and looks forward to bringing real-life experiences and examples to the classroom.
My favorite thing about teaching interior design students is to see their own unique designs come to life. While they are all instructed with the same requirements each student makes every project their own, which is an expression of themselves, their experiences and their interests.
Vanessa Simpson
- Master of Planning and Urban Design (M.Pl.), Ryerson University, Toronto ON, 2015
- Bachelor of Applied Arts Interior Design (B.ID.), Humber College, Toronto ON, 2012
- Interior Design diploma, Georgian College, Barrie ON, 2010
- Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Candidate Member
- Extensive knowledge in land use planning
- Working on a variety of developments types including residential, commercial and industrial within Barrie, Simcoe County and area
- Workimg collaboratively with clients and multi-disciplinary teams, including stakeholders, consultants, and municipal staff/agencies, to plan people-centred communities
- A leader and mentor in the workplace
Research interests
- Residential development: How and where people live and move through space
- Food: How and where food is grown and transported across the world
- Nature and its impact on the creative and growing mind
Research projects
- Major research pper: Rethinking Community Gardens
- Design thesis: Southshore Park Market
- Design thesis: On Beat Music Academy