Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Interior Designer, United States Copyright Office, the Library of Congress
Shawna Underwood earned her Master of Fine Arts and Interior Design from the George Washington University in 2007. She began her career as a senior interior designer at a private design firm in Washington, DC, designing spaces for the United States Senate, including then-Senator Barack Obama and the United States Capitol. She later joined the US government as an interior designer at the Library of Congress and currently manages the planning, design and execution of all US Copyright Office facility projects.
Shawna is also the principal/owner of her boutique design firm, Shawna Underwood Interior Design, and has been recognized for her clean and refined design approach. Shawna Underwood Interior Design is faithful to providing clients with quality and functional design that creates timeless, bespoke interiors, with turnkey service. As a LEED-Accredited Professional, Shawna advocates designs that incorporate the technologies and strategies of sustainable design. She was recognized as Home & Design Magazine's Hot Talent and has been featured in numerous shelter periodicals and online publications.