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Mikell Rice
Mikell Rice

Mikell Rice

Shoshanna Shapiro
Shoshanna Shapiro

Shoshanna Shapiro

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Brandi Wilkins
Brandi Wilkins

Brandi Wilkins

Ann Gottlieb
Ann Gottlieb

Ann Gottlieb

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Hot Talent 2021

Five rising stars make their mark on the local design scene

Since 2008, Home & Design has published an annual feature that spotlights up-and-coming designers who’ve launched firms of their own in DC, Maryland and Virginia. The talented 2021 pros bring a fresh eye and a singular perspective to their work.

In the links below, we share their stories and their projects, along with portraits photographed in Ligne Roset’s stunning Upper Georgetown showroom. Portraits by Michael Ventura.

Ann Gottlieb

Mikell Rice

Shoshanna Shapiro

Morgan Taylor

Brandi Wilkins

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