William obtained his Interior Design degree from Mississippi State University, an esteemed CIDA accredited program, and has a total of 5 years of design experience. After graduating, William designed at Hirsch Bedner Associates in Atlanta, the number 1 ranking hospitality design firm in the world, honing his skills within the hospitality and luxury multi-family industry. In Atlanta, he worked on large scale projects like the Disney Animal Kingdom Suites, Ritz Carlton, Hilton Embassy Suites Prototype Rebrand, and several high-rise luxury multi-family projects which are now part of the midtown Atlanta skyline. After HBA, William started his own residential design business focusing on curating spaces that fit his clients personal styles and aesthetics. He has a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating spaces that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetic appeal. He believes that the best designs are informed by listening and paying attention to the client’s wants and needs within a space. William is excited to bring his knowledge of luxury hospitality and multi-family projects to the designs at Shapiro & Company. He has his eyes set on becoming NCIDQ and LEED certified in the near future.
Outside of his interior design career, William is a photographer focusing on portraits, architecture, and lifestyle photography. If you can’t find him at a local coffee shop, you can find him kayaking or reading a book with his cat, Cali.