Valerie enjoys crafting thoughtful, wellness-focused designs that enhance user experience.
Her curiosity and commitment to purposeful design led her to pursue a Doctor of Architecture from University of Hawaii at Manoa.
- VALERIE RIBAO
- Designer
Q&A
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SOFTWARE TOOL FOR DESIGNING?
Lumion
WHAT NEW TECHNOLOGY TREND ARE YOU MOST INTERESTED IN?
AI Technology
PATTERNED OR PLAIN?
Plain
VIDEO CALLS OR IN-PERSON MEETINGS?
In-Person
BEST BRUNCH SPOT?
Waikiki Leia
FAVORITE HOLE IN THE WALL RESTAURANT?
O’Kim’s in Chinatown
BEST DISH IN HONOLULU?
Spicy Ahi
WHAT ARE THE BEST QUALITIES YOU THINK YOU INHERITED FROM YOUR PARENTS?
Actions louder than words
WHAT FICTIONAL PLACE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO VISIT?
Wakanda
WHERE DO YOU FIND EVERYDAY INSPIRATION?
Going on long walks
FAVORITE ARCHITECT OR INTERIOR DESIGNER?
Alvar Aalto & Kengo Kuma
ARE THERE ANY DESIGN TRENDS YOU WISH YOU COULD ELIMINATE?
Those bubble cloud couches
BEST DESIGN TREND YOU’VE SEEN IN THE LAST YEAR?
Wellness areas
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGN STYLE IN 3 WORDS?
Minimal, Functional, Biophilic (needs touch of nature)