Irina joined the Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (DGSE) Napier Studio in 2022 after completing her architectural studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Through her studies, she was drawn to human-centred design and projects that benefit wider ecological and human wellbeing.

Irina incorporates her strengths in graphic design and visualisation to work with clients to realise their design vision. She is enthusiastic, inquisitive, and excited to pursue her passions in sustainability and wellbeing-oriented design.

Irina believes in design outcomes that empower people and are sensitive to their ecological, cultural, and historical context. Placemaking and understanding the nuance of place-based relationships is at the core of her design ethos.