Unified Experiences, Purpose-Driven Results
Our approach integrates digital, physical, and human touchpoints, framing every project around the real needs of your people, your brand, and your business goals.
From productive workplaces to captivating retail environments, we craft spaces that spark connection, creativity, and business impact.
Our spaces unite vision, strategy, and experience to create an impact you can see and feel.
We blend design with strategic intent, delivering environments that inspire collaboration, productivity, and authentic engagement.
Our approach integrates digital, physical, and human touchpoints, framing every project around the real needs of your people, your brand, and your business goals.
Our Illuminate methodology ensures every space delivers measurable value and unforgettable experiences:
We uncover what your users and business truly need, guiding every design decision.
We break down silos to connect architecture, technology, and human experience at every stage.
We measure, adapt, and refine environments to ensure they perform and inspire, for today and tomorrow.
David has a background in ecologically and socially equitable design and trained at the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems in Austin, Texas. This foundation in applied research has allowed him to contribute to projects on the cutting edge of environmental sustainability and public interest design. With a wide-ranging career with years in teaching and architecture, he has held the title of architect, publisher, journalist, and educator. In addition, he's found time as an entrepreneur, co-founding the popular Mouse Book Club, a modern take on classic literature.
David Dewane
Kevin is a craftsperson at heart. His strong work ethic and attention to detail help drive success with his teams, ensuring the geniant vision is vocalized to staff and implemented daily. With more than 17 years of experience, he's stacked up numerous awards from AIA–and he's continuing to push the boundaries of design while seeking ways to solve complex problems for clients through elegant solutions. Giving back, he's supporting several people on their path to licensure as a Supervisor and Mentor in the Architect Experience Program
Kevin Kamien, AIA
Mel is an interior designer with more than 22 years of experience delivering creative solutions, nurturing client relationships, and leading collaborative teams through the design process. Her expertise spans corporate offices, branding, and repositioning projects. With her strong technical skills and knowledge, as well as project management experience, her teams enjoy her leadership as an energetic and highly efficient collaborator.
Mel Chotiner, NCIDQ
Peter has a history of using his multifaceted talent and insightful design expertise on a wide variety of projects. He has completed projects ranging from luxury penthouse condominiums to media and technology company headquarters. Peter is a graduate of Syracuse University, and while studying, he received the AIA Henry Adams Certificate of Merit and earned the opportunity to work with the school’s Dean of Architecture on exhibitions. Peter led submissions for the 2017 and 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennials, receiving the Roberta Feldman Social Justice Award from AIA Chicago’s Foundation for the later project, Sounding Boards Garden at Harmony.
Peter Randolph, AIA
Caroline leads Growth and Innovation for geniant’s Physical Space practice, helping organizations reimagine how environments can support the way people work, connect, and thrive. She brings deep expertise in experience strategy across the built and digital worlds, aligning design ambition with business goals. With a unique ability to connect bold ideas with practical outcomes, Caroline drives strategic partnerships and accelerates growth across sectors. Her work is rooted in a human-centered approach—ensuring that every space Geniant designs is not only functional and beautiful, but also meaningful and measurable.
Caroline Hinrichs