FARIDA GABDRAKHMANOVA
Farida is an Orange County based designer with a very unique background. With a lifelong passion for the arts, architecture and design, she made a big career change moving from the fundamental research science to design to pursue her artistic calling. After working as a graphic and interior designer in Moscow, Russia, she moved to California in 2004 and began working at CSMD, a boutique design firm catering to high-end residential projects. Trained at the prestigious Russian technological school, a researcher with a Master’s degree in Physics and Applied Math, she expanded her education at Cal Poly Pomona/ UCLA Extension, adding the second Master’s degree in Interior Architecture. Farida also runs her own design consulting business. Her experience has given her the opportunity to work in collaboration with many talented interior and graphic designers, stylists, photographers, and other design professionals. In addition to her design practice, Farida has been teaching various interior design and computer courses in Saddleback College Interior Design department.
EDUCATION
- Master of Interior Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona / UCLA Extension
- Master of Science, Physics and Applied Math, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED AP ID+C, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional, Interior Design and Construction Specialty
- NCIDQ, National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Certificate Number: 027689
- CID, Certified Interior Designer in the State of California, Certificate Number: 6500
- ASID + IDEC + USGBC, member of professional design organizations
CONTACT
fargab4@gmail.com
fgabdrakhmanova@saddleback.edu
