Learin McHugh

Interior Design, 2022

Everyone deserves a chance for an opportunity no matter their current situation or history, which is why Harmony Hall is designed to offer small businesses or wishful entrepreneurs the chance to open and grow their businesses while combating Franklinton’s food insecurity problems. My project encompasses promoting small businesses and entrepreneurship through local food hall vendor stations and incubator kitchens while combating these food insecurity issues and promoting nutrition in Franklinton by creating a fresh food market sponsored by Franklinton Farms. The food incubator kitchens provide affordable kitchen rental for starting entrepreneurs where they can cultivate their culinary ideas while providing additional services like business development training and access to other learning resources. The vendors at the food hall will have a range of price points, so it is accessible to anyone, and overall aims to cultivate connections through food.

Learin McHugh will be graduating in May of 2022 with a bachelor of science in interior design. She values human-centered design and sustainability and is passionate about how much design can impact the world around us. She has been a part of IIDA during her academic career and has worked multiple interior design internships in different sectors. She is excited to take her experiences from Ohio State and her internships when she graduates as she continues to learn and grow as a designer.

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