Education
LinkedIn Learning
09/2025
Certificate in Revit Multifamily Housing
Rice University
Houston, TX
2023 - January 2024
Certificate in Rice University UX/UI Bootcamp
Lebanese American University (LAU)
Beirut / New York (Accredited)
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Lebanese Baccalaureate in Economics & Sociology
International College (IC) French Program
Beirut, Lebanon
2010 - 2014
Work Experience
Interior Designer - CIVE - Houston, TX
09/2024 - Present
- Designed interior spaces and developed full ID packages, including FF&E selections, materials, finishes, and lighting specifications, while producing technical drawings and permit-ready documents aligned with city regulations.
- Coordinated with clients, vendors and contractors to manage project changes, approvals and documentation by overseeing revisions and submissions.
Interior Designer - Ornare - Houston, TX
06/2024 - Present
- Collaborated with clients to identify and translate their needs into functional and engaging designs.
- Led client meetings, created design proposals, managed pricing and selected materials.
Interior Designer, Dealer Ambassador - Hans Krug/Imperial USA - Remote
03/2021 - 05/2024
- Created detailed drawings, presentations and led client meetings.
- Managed full project dicumentation, invoicing, order tracking and coordination with dealers, installers and shipping teams.
Interior Designer - Freelance - Beirut, Lebanon
01/2020 - 04/2022
- Produced design plans, client presentations, and coordinated project logistics for multiple residential clients.
- Conducted client meetings and managed furniture/material selections to meet client needs and timelines.
Interior Designer - Badih & Kantar Architects - Beirut, Lebanon
10/2017 - 01/2020
- Created FF&E concepts and curated material, finishes and lighting selections to develop a well-defined design.
- Designed polished presentations and visual packages from concept to completion.
Designer Resume
Leia Blaik
I am a multidisciplinary designer and visual artist with several years of experience creating meaningful, user-centered spaces and experiences.
My work spans Interior Design, UX/UI Design and Visual Arts. Blending functionality, aesthetics and storytelling. Whether designing physical interiors, digital interfaces, or artistic expressions, I focus on crafting environments and experiences that engage, inspire, and connect with people.
I’m fluent in,
English, French & Arabic
My diverse background and cross-cultural experiences helps inform my creative process.