#79 Curating a Career and Spaces that Resonate with Madelynn Ringo

Madelynn Ringo is an architectural designer specializing in
experiential spaces that resound with purposeful beauty. With an
insatiable passion for problem-solving and high regard for
heartbeat moments, Ringo creates storied environments expressed
within a formidable architectural framework. Simply, Ringo scales
brand identities to life with a commitment to feel-good
originality.


Ringo received her Architecture Master’s degree from Yale
University and employs her classical training through an
intuitive lens that celebrates beauty and architecture as an
experiential artform. Her sculptural approach to space powers
Ringo’s adventurous use of texture, form, materials and color,
pushing functionality into a realm of convention-breaking appeal.


Previously, Ringo served as the creative lead on retail
experiences for Glossier, designing locations in Miami, Boston,
Austin and Atlanta.  Immersive experiences for iconic brands
such as Studs, Bala, Funny Face Bakery and the Museum of Ice
Cream are among her portfolio of designs for beauty, wellness and
culturally inclusive lifestyle brands with a focus on
collaborative exploration, collective solutions and a strong
belief in spaces that resonate.  Madelynn is also the Head
of Studio Design for aging wellness brand Modern Age, bringing
the customer experience to life through careful consideration for
every customer touchpoint. 


Ringo founded Brooklyn-based Ringo Studio in 2020 with a focus on
collaborative exploration, collective solutions and a strong
belief in spaces that resonate. 


In this episode, Madelynn shares her experience moving to New
York City, navigating the early years of her career and curating
her professional experiences before starting her own studio.
Madeleynn talks about her design process, why she loves the
discovery phase of projects, and how she balances inspiration
versus invention in the visually saturated world that we all live
in now. We also talk about designing for Gen Z and Millennial
audiences, and the desire to create emotional reactions in people
when they enter a space. You can also find Madelynn on Instagram
@madelynnringo.