Sarah Campernel

Education

• B.F.A., Sculpture Concentration, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly MA
• B.S., Interior Design, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO
• M.S., Design & Merchandising, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO

 Other Information

Sarah Campernel is a full-time Lecturer of interior design in the visual arts department. While originally from Massachusetts, Sarah began her career as an interior designer and educator in Colorado before coming to the University of New Haven. Sarah comes to UNH from the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, Colorado where she taught as a half time core faculty member in the CIDA accredited interior design program.

Sarah has an educational and professional background in both fine art and design. Her educational experiences have earned her both a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in sculpture, and a Bachelor of Science with an interior design major. Her Master of Science degree is from Colorado State University where the program of study is specifically focused on research and preparing for careers in interior design education. Her research interests are centered on the relationships between the built environment and the aging population and Sarah has recently submitted a manuscript for review for publication.  

Sarah’s role at UNH includes teaching upper level design studios, a professional practice course, and portfolio development courses in the interior design program. As part of the professional practices course, Sarah has worked to develop a semester-long service-learning project that brings together senior level design students, industry professionals, and community members. In addition to her teaching duties, she is actively involved with campus sustainability efforts as a member of the Sustainability Committee and offers support to interior design students as an academic advisor.

In addition to teaching at UNH, Sarah continues to work part-time as an interior designer and artist. Her area of expertise is focused on designing for the aging population by providing innovative, responsible, and person-centered design considerations. As a part-time interior designer and research coordinator, Sarah runs the Connecticut office for William Brummett Architects, a leading full-service architectural firm based in Denver that specializes in designing senior living environments ranging from independent living to dementia care. Sarah feels that it is important for her to remain connected to the profession by working in the field, as this allows her to remain current with interior design trends, theories, and issues. Sarah is excited that she can both effectively provide her students with relevant information and opportunities while acting as an advocate for the University throughout the community.

Sarah is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, and incorporates sustainable design and living strategies within both her educational efforts and professional practices.