Ripple Design Team

Associate, Ripple Design Studio

B. Kelly McShane’s design principles are shaped by her love of art and fashion, sustainable practices, and responsive architecture to the surrounding environment. Kelly grew up in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood and moved to Mercer Island at age 10. Kelly graduated from the UW in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech. Kelly moved to Boston in 2005 to attend Boston Architectural College earning her Master of Architecture in 2010 while working concurrently for two Architecture firms, focusing on residential and healthcare design. Kelly moved back to Seattle with her new husband and now lives on the very same Wedgwood street she went to elementary school on. Kelly joined Ripple Design Studio in the summer of 2011. Besides architecture, baking, and spending time outdoors, she has one other true love: being a Mom to her daughter, Emma, who turned 1 in October.

Associate, Ripple Design Studio

Victoria Genise is the newest addition to the team. Victoria grew up in the Seattle area and although she has traveled, studied and lived abroad, the natural and man-made wonders of the Pacific Northwest hold a special place in her heart.  She graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Business Administration, and recently graduated from University of Oregon with a Master’s in Architecture. With her academic background in sustainable design and business, she is drawn towards design that adds value both environmentally and economically. While pursuing graduate degrees, she also wrote and illustrated a children’s book about a quirky goldfish named Punter. Victoria joined Ripple Design Studio in the winter of 2013.