NAVIGATION
How did you get to become the designer, business owner you are today?
“I took a leap of faith.” Coming from a linage of entrepreneurs, Jimmie always desired to start a design firm. After gaining professional design work experience and studying Interior Design in Central London, he challenged himself to start a design firm. He began a company called Design Between The Lines with a vision of uniting creative thinkers, artists, designers, innovators, and architects with a common goal of challenging ourselves to make a positive impact on the world through our dedication to design. Although only a year old, Design Between The Lines approaches each project like an empty canvas. Applying the process of design is essential to the progression of each project. We are dedicated to ensuring that our client’s goals and expectations will be exceeded and the potential of their space is fully maximized.
Bio - Jimmie J. Drummond, III
“I find beauty in the aesthetics of art designed to enhance the lives of mankind through the application of science, technology, and innovation.” Design has become a way of thought and experience for Jimmie Drummond. As a graduating Senior, Design student at Howard University, Jimmie’s focus is to attain a Master’s degree in Architecture. In his most recent experience, he studied Interior Design in London, England focusing on Commercial Design, Design Communication, and Business Development. Now as an International designer from Washington, DC, Jimmie is particularly drawn to the opportunity of creating innovative design solutions in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment. Jimmie believes that good design is more than just applying styles or trends to a space – its about thoughtfully considering the social factors, environmental analysis, and the client or user of the space in which we are designing for; Ultimately, applying a process to design is the best approach to achieving good design. He believes his creative flair, easy-going personality, technical skills, and personal enthusiasm is what defines his life-long passion for design.
Explain the decision to pursue an undergrad in interior design as opposed to architecture.
For such an intriguing question that I often ask myself, I can’t just give a modest answer. During my freshman year at Howard University, I decided to switch my major from Architecture to Interior Design for a reason unordinary to others. I knew switching my major to Interior Design at Howard University would allow me to have a more comprehensive undergraduate experience, study aboard in London, start a design firm, and ultimately provide myself a solid foundation for the next step of earning a Master’s Degree in Architecture. My academic endeavors in Interior Design have also taught me how to communicate my ideas and have given me a deeper comprehension of the process of design.