Artist Biography
Hannah Barclay is a passionate and collaborative interior designer from Danvers, MA. She will graduate with a BFA in Interior Architecture from Endicott College in Beverly, MA. During her four years at Endicott, she has been recognized numerous times on the Dean’s list and is a member of the Kappa Pi International Arts Honor Society. In the design world, Hannah is drawn to the Hospitality sector and designing innovative hotels, restaurants, and other immersive environments. She’s had the pleasure of being able to experience three internships in various sectors and niches of the field at Benjamin Nutter Architects, The Inside View, and Parker-Torres Design. Her several internships, along with her thorough experience in jewelry sales, have taught her so much about client and team collaboration and being dedicated to thoughtful design.
After graduation, Hannah will be spending the rest of the year working for Walt Disney Imagineering on the Interior Design team in Orlando, FL. She is profoundly grateful and excited for this opportunity, as it is a lifelong dream fulfilled for her. Hannah would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to her closest friends and family for their continued love and support, as well as her professors and peers at Endicott, who have made the last four years the most memorable learning experience.
Thesis Abstract
The Unity Exchange was a personal project for Hannah, inspired by the loving and supportive connections she shares with her family. This sense of connection extends to her friends as well, who over time have become a chosen family and another shoulder to lean on. However, being in such a fortunate position naturally brings awareness to those who are not. In recent years, Hannah’s family has grown more motivated to support and uplift children and families in their community who may lack the connections or resources needed to thrive together.
Third spaces are environments where people can form friendships, exchange ideas, and build trust. They create a shared setting where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together and interact. Whether used by families or individuals, these spaces offer common ground that fosters connection. The impact they have on relationships, mental health, and cultural awareness is significant. People with strong family support systems tend to become confident, stable, and grounded members of their communities. By extending the benefits of strong family structures, through support, connection, and a sense of belonging, we can begin to replicate the everyday functions of a positive family environment within an inclusive third-place setting.