VDC works as a team, employing the creative richness found in our team member's diverse backgrounds, philosophies, experiences and in their extensive knowledge of current design development and technologies. Our projects incorporate timeless, yet current design principles.
We listen and we deliver - exactly... actually, more than what our clients are expecting: creative, beautiful designs, well documented and within the established budget.
As founding Principal and Creative Director of Van Dresser Company, Jillian's sense of style, unwavering focus and attention-to-detail underscores the culture of the firm. She is involved at all levels of the design process ensuring refined design with a current dialogue. Her extensive travels and love of art and music strengthen the design experience she shares with her clients and her design teams. Jillian is also enthusiastic in her support of the hospitality industry. Having served on industry boards and organizations in many capacities both locally and internationally, her network is extensive.
Julia Essien
Julia is an Associate at VDC and directs notable projects from Hawaii to St. Thomas with stops all along the West Coast, Austin, Eastern Seaboard and New Orleans. Julia's first degree was in economics which led to an 11-year career in the commercial lending market as a financial analyst. After obtaining a second degree in interior design, she began her hospitality career in 2009 when she joined Innvision Hospitality as a Project Manager where she held two roles – one purchasing and the other designing. Several years later Julia joined the Van Dresser Company team.
Pattern Inspiration
In these times, where the tone of the world is somewhat disordered … we wanted to create a design that felt energetic and hopeful. Nature, and specifically flowers, represent these sentiments. In our design, the garden fruits and florals were hand sketched by the Lebatex team, which gives the pattern a sense of authenticity and depth. The garden grows over a subtle geometric “latticework” to add a modern touch. The large-scale nature of the design is intended to provide a bold, artistic opportunity within a space – as an upholstered chaise, as drapery, or as accent pillows. We love the design printed on the textural Baldwin base because it adds to the garden’s richness - visually and to the touch.
