SV Design Welcomes Mari Claire Milstead as Interior Designer

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2, 2025 –SV Design (SVD) is pleased to announce the addition of Mari Claire Milstead to its interior design team. Milstead, who previously interned with SVD during the summer of 2024, officially joins the firm as a designer.

“We are excited to welcome Mari Claire back to SVD,” said Monika Whittenburg, Lead Interior Designer at Southeast Venture Design. “She made a strong impression during her internship with her technical skills, creativity, and attention to detail. We’re thrilled to have her on board full-time and look forward to seeing her grow as part of our team.”

Milstead recently completed her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Mississippi State University, where she served as the Marketing Chair for the Collegiate Society of Interior Designers and held leadership roles in Delta Gamma and the university’s community service organizations. Her previous experience includes internships in both residential and commercial design, with an emphasis on 3D visualization, construction documentation, and client presentations.

“Joining SVD feels like a natural next step for me,” said Milstead. “The team here has been so supportive of my development, and I’m excited to contribute to projects that shape how people experience spaces.”

Milstead’s hire reflects Southeast Venture Design’s continued commitment to fostering young talent and expanding its interior design capabilities across commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use environments.