EVELYNE DIEU

DESIGNER ARTIST ENTREPRENEUR

Who am I ?

Interior Designer, Artist and Business Maven. With a global footprint in design projects spanning Europe, Africa, and North America, I bring a unique blend of cultural perspectives to every creation. A strategic thinker with a passion for transforming spaces, my work reflects a seamless fusion of artistry and business acumen. I'm ready to elevate your projects with an international touch.

I bring International Design, Art and Business Experience to Dallas, Texas.

Birthday : 07/22/1992

Nationality: Belgian

Located: Dallas, TX

Experience: 10+ years

CAREER

OWT Architects (Texas USA )

2021 - 2022

Leading the interior design department

Interior design, mentoring junior designers, business development. Municipal design, Churches, Hospitality design, Commercial design.
 

BASF ( Antwerp BE )

2019 - 2021

Interior & furniture coordinator and interior designer. Corporate office design and realization. Process improvements and workflow digitalization. 2D and 3D design, site follow up, change management and coordination.


Brussels Airlines (Brussels BE )

2016 - 2018

Airport business lounges at Brussels Airport: Start to finish.
“The Loft By Brussels Airlines” at Brussels Airport was named Europe’s leading airport lounge 2019,2020,2021,2022,2023 World Travel Awards and nominated for 2024.

Office spaces, crew room, restaurant, social media center,... at Brussels HQ and commercial offices in 17 outstations in Africa. 

Various (Antwerp BE )

2014

Various residential interior design projects.
 

waldrop+nichols (Dallas USA )

2022 - 2024

Sr. Interior Designer - Hospitality Design,

conceptual design, space planning, ff&e, presentation development, graphic design, art development, construction documentation, and client and 3rd party relationships.

Omni CNN, Omni Nashville, Renaissance Legacy W, Hall Park D1/D4, Jekyll Island Club, Canyon Ranch resort Austin, Carolina Inn, Mockingbird Multifamily. For projects not displayed in the portfolio below due to NDA's, please reach out to Andrea Waldrop

ArtsByEvlynn (Dallas USA )

2020 - Present

Founder - Artist

www.ArtsByEvlynn.com
 

Teaching Interior design (Antwerp BE )

2019 - Present

Adult evening school  / private home schooling.


D'ieteren (Brussels BE )

2015

Commercial interior design, designing showrooms for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda. Designing office spaces for the Building, Design & Development department. One year outsourcing project.


Lauckgroup (Dallas USA )

2014

Internship within American commercial interior design. We worked in strong design teams on impressive projects for large law firms, universities and tech companies.


EDUCATION

Thomas More University College (Mechelen BE )

2011 - 2014

Bachelor Interior Design - Specialization Construction design
 

Ottawa University ( Kansas USA)

2023 - 2024 

EMBA Specialization : Leadership and Innovation 4.0 GPA

2021 - 2023 

EMBA in Operational Effectiveness Summa cum Laude

University of North Texas (Denton USA )

2013 - 2014

International student

Member of IIDA, IDSA, ASID and NEWH

Senior IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter tuition scholarship.


PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

TESTIMONIALS

ADAPTABILITY AND DEDICATION

"Evelyne developed clear technical plans, concept designs and renderings and did a great job on the Brussels Airlines business lounges. - Evelyne's good connection with the team internally contributed to the development of very top-end projects."

Tanguy Cartuyvels

VP Marketing and customer experience

Brussels Airlines, Belgium

CREATIVITY AND INITIATIVE

"We were able to experience Evelyne as driven, conscientious and a meticulous employee.

Within her job as interior architect, Evelyne showed perseverance, input, creativity and initiative."

Greet Mertens

Building Design & Development Manager

D'ieteren, Belgium

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS

"Evelyne exhibited strong communication skills, creativity, and effective leadership skills. She possesses keen insight for management and exhibits a genuine concern for the organization. She is always willing to help the project team even if it is necessary for her to step outside what some may deem her realm of responsibility. "

Andrew Oxley

Principal, OWT Architects

Fort Worth, USA

PROACTIVE AND TEAM PLAYER

"Evelyne was a great addition to our team. She's very talented, proactive

and a great team player."

Brigitte Preston

Interior Design Director

Perkins+Will, Dallas USA

LOYAL, DEDICATED + ENTHOUSIASTIC

"Evelyne will be an asset to any firm seeking her employment and I vouch for her character, exceptional work ethic and proficient graphic skills. In addition, she is a solid communicator and loyal employee.."

Andrea Waldrop

Principal, waldrop+nichols studio llc

Dallas, USA

UNIQUE ENERGY

"She has always displayed

a professional, positive
attitude and has an amazing drive to continue moving her career to the next level. Dedication, passion, creative thinking, problem solving and adaptation are words that best describe her character."

Amanda K. Pafford

Studio Director

Waldrop+Nichols, USA