Madelynn Ringo is an architectural designer specializing in experiential spaces that resound with purposeful beauty. With an insatiable passion for problem-solving and high regard for heartbeat moments, Madelynn creates storied environments expressed within a formidable architectural framework. She scales brand identities to life with a commitment to feel-good originality.
Madelynn founded Brooklyn-based Ringo Studio in 2020 with a focus on collaborative exploration, collective solutions and a strong belief in spaces that resonate. Iconic immersive experiences for Glossier, Studs, Funny Face Bakery and the Museum of Ice Cream are among her portfolio of designs for beauty, wellness and culturally inclusive lifestyle brands, national museum exhibitions, elevated events and luxury residences. Madelynn also spearheads the studio design and physical customer journey for Modern Age, the first holistic platform for aging wellness, opening its first Flagship studio this Spring.
In this episode, Madelynn shares her experience moving to New York City, navigating the early years of her career and curating her professional experiences before starting her own studio. Madeleynn talks about her design process, why she loves the discovery phase of projects, and how she balances inspiration versus invention in the visually saturated world that we all live in now. We also talk about designing for Gen Z and Millennial audiences, and the desire to create emotional reactions in people when they enter a space.
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