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Benita Chen
Interior Designer
NYC
A bit about me...
As an interior designer I strive to design spaces that work—not just in function, but in the way they make people feel, connect, and interact. I believe great design shapes experiences, and I love pushing the boundaries of what a space can do.
My design journey is deeply rooted in my cross-cultural upbringing, having spent my early childhood in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Hong Kong and later Mainland China. After completing high school, I returned to Australia to study Interior Architecture. This diverse background instilled in me a deep appreciation for varying perspectives, which shows in my design thinking and work, designing spaces that prioritize human connection.
In 2019, I moved to New York temporarily for what was meant to be a short-term project, and well... I’m still here :) Even my sausage dog, Bucky, made the move from Australia!
Outside of work, I love bringing ideas to life through hands-on making—woodworking, digital fabrication, and furniture design and so on... And when I need a reset, you’ll find me out on a trail with my partner and Bucky, soaking in nature and recharging.