Emily Smith

About Emily Smith

Emily Smith is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Virginia Commonwealth University and a certified interior designer. Her work focuses on community-engaged design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exploring the relationship between people, places, and the built environment. She co-leads the middle Of broad studio, which brings students and community members together to develop design solutions for real-world challenges. Her research also explores how patterns in nature and the built environment can inform cultural understanding, climate resilience, and sustainable design.