DESIGN FOR THE LIFE YOU LOVE
We are a group of designers who are inspired by every project because of its unknown possibilities. Life is never static and our designs follow suit. At Hickok Cole Lifestyle, we toil to create a signature identity for every project because each one deserves it. Our constant goal is to create thoughtful, compelling and distinctive environments that people will enjoy and remember. We design for the life you love.
Rhea Vaflor, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C
Director of Lifestyle, Associate Principal
I am inspired by:
Curious and soulful things
Walkabouts
Anime and Science Fiction
Laughter, joy and our humanity

Tammy Lippman, Assoc. IIDA
Senior Associate
I am inspired by:
Family and Friends
New Adventures / Travel
Fine Art
Collaborations
Light
Nature
Culture
Graphic Design
Fashion
Architecture
Texture
Everyday day life

Tais Xavier, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate
I am inspired by:
Working with talented designers and architects
Improving people’s lives through an excellent design that is tailored to their lifestyle
Implementing my architecture and real estate background in interior spaces
Overcoming design challenges
New cutting edge design
Creating innovative projects
Using traditional materials and finishes in an untraditional way
Delivering projects with a very high level of design and sustainability
Superseding client’s expectations
Implementing latest technologies in a project
Rethinking design approach to best suit client’s need

Johanna Lofstrom, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
I am inspired by:
Travel
Architecture
Pattern
Texture
Color

Kelly Zimmer
I am inspired by:
Friends & family
Nature
Food
Vacation/ trips/travel
Places
Other cultures
The future (the hope of a better one, with more peace and love and less violence and war)
Architecture
Pinterest/arts and crafts
Life; being alive and be able to see the sun every day
Claudia Jean
I am inspired by:
Family
Textiles
House plants
Old San Juan
Mexico City
Salt water
Sunshine on my skin
Working out

Emily Giannone, RA, LEED GA
I am inspired by:
Traveling the world
Trying new cuisines
Vintage and thrift shopping
Exploring the city
Family & friends
Emily Rickman, LEED AP
I am inspired by:
Music and the interaction between live performers
Laughter and the connection it brings
Fine art
Fringe lifestyles and their unique influence
Community and wellbeing

Gina Di Tolla
I am inspired by:
The built environment
History and preservation
Rituals
Dance
Culture and craft
Fashion design and tailoring
Modern wellbeing