Chicago, Illinois –Oct. 8, 2010—tvsdesign, a global leader in architectural and interior design, announced the continued growth of its Chicago office with the addition of Don Ricker, associate principal.  Ricker will provide design leadership for the team’s interior and workplace design projects and will assist in pre-lease services and strategic planning.

With more than 15 years of award winning experience in design innovation and workplace strategy, Ricker has lead design teams across a variety of industry segments including corporate headquarters, financial and professional services and consumer products companies.  Don brings his clients a unique blend of perspectives in the  design their workplaces.  A balanced approach to strategy and design translates into an imaginative take on a clients’ identity expressed in both high-level facilities planning and a creative space that represents the vision and culture of his clients.

Ricker earned a BFA in Interior Architecture from Northern Illinois University and is NCIDQ Certified.  He has spoken at industry conferences, developed white papers and been interviewed for his innovative approach in several top trade magazines.  Ricker is currently a member of the IIDA and an active participant in DIFFA.

“We are excited to add Don to our leadership team as we continue to respond to our client’s needs with sustainable, fiscally responsible, well planned, creative solutions.”  said Marc Adelman, principal, tvsdesign Interiors. “Don’s unique and balanced approach to project leadership, workplace strategy and design innovation makes him an asset to our team.”

About tvsdesign

tvsdesign is a global design firm whose award-winning solutions reflect more than 40 years of experience in planning, architecture and interior design.  With offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dubai and Shanghai, the firm’s passion for design excellence, sustainability and collaboration produce client-driven results.

tvsdesign is consistently recognized for its work across multiple practice areas including convention and public assembly, cultural arts, retail, office, education, government, hospitality and mixed-use design.

tvsdesign projects have garnered some of the industry’s most prestigious awards including the prestigious AIA Firm of the Year Award in 2002, top 20 in Interior Design and numerous sustainable accolades for LEED certified projects.   For more information, please visit www.tvsdesign.com