Schemata Workshop has added a couple of new faces to the office.
Meet Kriti! Kriti is an architectural designer who joined our team at the end of last year. Originally from Ludhiana, India, Kriti moved to the US to pursue her degree in Architecture. She has lived in almost every US time zone and is excited to experience summer in Seattle. Kriti has a passion for dance. She started dance school at the age of 2, even during her educational journey.
Meet Astrid! Astrid has joined Schemata Workshop as Marketing Coordinator and Office Administrator. Originally from the Bay Area, Astrid moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. Finishing up her degree in Art and Education Studies this last year, she is bringing a creative side to her role. Astrid has a passion for teaching. On the weekend, she teaches youth art classes.
We asked them a set of questions to get to know them!
If you had a time machine that would work only once, what point in the future or in history would you visit?
Kriti: I would like to travel to the Indus Valley Civilization. I am curious to learn about their ways of living and daily practices.
Astrid: The time of the dinosaurs, I just want to see them then I’m all good.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Kriti: I have been wanting to go to Japan!
Astrid: Japan, mostly to eat
If your home was burning down, after family members and pets, what three things would you try to save?
Kriti: My passport, jewelry, and phone
Astrid: My laptop, snacks for the long road ahead, and probably important documents
If you could talk to any one person now living or dead, who would it be and why?
Kriti: My Dadi (Paternal Grandmother). She passed away when I was young so I would love to talk to her life and tell her all about my life achievements.
Astrid: The inventor of cheesecake, to thank them for a delicious dessert.
If you had to give up one of your senses, which would it be and why?
Kriti: This is tough. Probably my sense of smell because I am prone to allergies.
Astrid: Touch, maybe, because then I could realistically try to touch anything without fear.
If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
Kriti: I would be Mumble from Happy Feet since I also love to dance!
Astrid: Hill stream loach, all they seem to do is glide, sit, and eat.
Do you have any pets? If not, what sort of people would you like?
Kriti: I grew up with dogs. We plan to get a dog sometime in the future.
Astrid: My fiancé has a lot of shrimp and fish (at least 100) and since I live with him, by association they are also mine.
Name a gift you will never forget.
Kriti: My paternal grandfather gave me my grandmother’s ring which I greatly value.
Astrid: Bo, the big foot Jellycat.
What is one of your favorite family traditions?
Kriti: Sunday brunches with family are my favorite. We always had something special.
Astrid: Going to Din Tai Fung in every city we happen to be in, my mom’s choice.
What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?
Kriti: Walking outdoors in the sun and lying down on fresh grass.
Astrid: Going on long walks.