Michelle Mikita
Principal of Interior Design
DESIGN ADVOCATE
Michelle leads smbw with optimism, focus, and a commitment to advancing design thinking across the firm. She aligns teams and guides projects to ensure every effort reflects clients’ missions and delivers lasting value. Her experience spans diverse market segments, with a focus on client advocacy, design strategy, and impactful outcomes. She champions projects that extend influence beyond the office or campus, strengthening client goals and fostering connections within their broader communities.
At smbw, Michelle embodies the firm’s interdisciplinary approach, aligning strategy with client vision. Through thoughtful, experienced, and creative insight, she ensures every project is purposeful, engaging, and transformative.
What She’s Known For
Mentor, strategist, and client advocate, Michelle guides the studio with clarity and purpose, keeping creative energy focused and aligned with client goals.
"I feel a responsibility to set the tone for how we show up as a team. I choose to see the glass as more than half full because I believe optimism is contagious, especially in the work we do. Our design process should feel seamless for clients. They should feel supported and excited about what comes next."
Project Highlights
CapCenter
GW Thurston Hall
Market 34
Global Investment Bank
Memberships + Registrations
CID
Contact
Email Michelle
p 804.622.2180
m 804.240.4148