Patricia Borba McDonald ASID CID
Patricia Borba McDonald Interior Design has developed an interior design philosophy that is progressive, yet timeless. Her designs employ classical art and architecture interpreted to incorporate individual client needs, honoring different cultural traditions. Patricia Borba McDonald Interior Design achieves interior design of the highest quality: livable and flexible art forms within each client's financial parameters.
AWARDS
National:
- Halo/Metalux Lighting
- Cooper Lighting (2x)
- American Society of Interior Designers:
- National Honor
- Designer of Distinction nomination
- Design Industry Foundation for Aids
Northern California Peninsula, ASID:
- Best of Show (2x)
- First Place (10x)
- Furniture Design
- Kitchen & Bath
- Historic Preservation
San Jose Business Journal
- Top 25 Interior Designers List
- 1985 - 2009
PUBLISHED IN:
Books:
- The Art of Lighting
- Painting with Light
- Residential Lighting
- Window Fashion Ideas
- East West Style
- The Ultimate Kitchen
- Sunset Before and After
Magazines:
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Gentry Magazine
- Northern California Home and Garden
- Designer Illustrated
- San Jose Magazine
- Metropolitan Home
- Sunset Magazine
(samples)
- Kohler interviews Patricia McDonald
- Master Bath(video) - Interior designer Patricia McDonald talks about the elements that help make this master bathroom the ultimate resort
- Spa Bath(video) - Interior Designer Patrica McDonald discusses the design, functionality and products she chose for this ultra pampering bathroom
- Powder Room(video) - Interior designer Patricia McDonald talks about the design elements and products that make these rooms distinctive
- Various Newspapers and News Agencies
EXPERIENCE
Education:
- BA in Fine Arts from San Jose State University
- 1980- present: Post Grad and Continuing Education
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Professional:
- 1965-80 — Artist
- 1976-Present — Interior Designer
- 1980-2009 — Principal, McDonald & Moore Ltd., Interior Design
- 2009-Present — Owner, Patricia Borba McDonald Interior Design
Professional Affiliations:
- 1986-Present — ASID Member
- 1995-Present — CCIDC (Calif. Council for Interior Design Certification)
Current Volunteer Affiliations:
- San Jose Arts Commission – Chair of Public Art Committee
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation – Site Visitor
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- West Valley College Interior Design Advisory Board
- Guest Lecturer – SJSU, UC Santa Cruz, West Valley College
Past Volunteer Affiliations:
- American Association of University Women
- City of San Jose Art in Public Places Advisory Committee
- City of San Jose Public Art Jurist
- City of San Jose Historic Art Committee
- Project Development Committee Chair: Post World War II
- History San Jose Board of Directors (past pres.)
- Los Gatos Rowing Club Board of Directors (past pres.)
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Portuguese Heritage Society of California Board of Directors
- SJSU Art Alumni Association Board of Directors (past pres.)
- 19 Benefit Showcase Mansions and various benefit events