KYLIE FISCHER DES I GNER FL I CK MARS , DALL AS THE RECEP T ION AREA AT THE DELTA HOTEL S SANTA CL ARA S ILICON VALLEY IN CALIFORN I A If I weren't a designer, I'd be: Something research based that would still let me travel. Everyone close to me jokes my hobby is learning things online. Personal style? All black everything, cotton, denim, leather, and some gold details and jewelry. On casual days, it's an XL Led Zeppelin tee and some Vans. Trend you're loving? Seeing color mixing again. Give me all the color. Highlight of the past year? Passing the fi rst two tests of my NCIDQ on the fi rst try. I'm gearing up for the last section now! Career or personal mentors? My parents. I grew up with two very hands-on people who fi xed or did everything they could on their own while still prioritizing making the end result look amazing. I can't live without: My orange tabby, Percy, fi rst and foremost. Then caffeine. A SEATING AREA IN THE DELTA HOTEL S SANTA CL ARA S ILICON VALLEY LOBBY 54 FALL 2 0 2 2 PHOTOS: CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY