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Hello.

Thank you for visiting my page. Let me introduce myself.

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I'm Lily Gbenonde Gnimavo. With a Dutch-Indonesian mother and a father from Benin, West Africa, I was born and raised in Amsterdam—a vibrant city that has shaped my passion for culture and design.

My journey began at IVKO, a high school where I immersed myself in the arts. I explored everything visual, from design and photography to singing and dance, finding joy in creative expression across diverse forms.

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After high school, I pursued a degree in Interior Design, where I found my passion for the harmony of interiors: shapes, textures, lighting, and their subtle interplay within a space. Internships and work experiences took me to different places, including an architectural firm abroad, which broadened my perspective and enriched my understanding of the craft.

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Back in Amsterdam, I worked as a freelance designer before embarking on my Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Interior-Architecture and Design .

 

My goal is to continually evolve within this field, cultivating knowledge, skills, and creativity that I can share with clients and collaborators. Ultimately, I aspire to develop a distinct, personal signature—an approach that weaves together my experiences and my passion for cohesive, meaningful design.

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Education

2024-2027

Engeneering and Interior architecture and design

HBO Bachelor of Science
NCOI

I’m gaining a solid foundation in the technical and creative aspects of interior architecture, from building construction and spatial planning to materials, lighting, and ergonomics. 

2014-2018

MBO 4 Interior design
Hout- en Meubileringscollege

In my interior design studies at Hout en Meubileringscollege, I gained practical skills in furniture design, materials, and craftsmanship.

2010-2014

IVKO art school in Amsterdam

At IVKO high school in Amsterdam, I completed my final exams in photography and visual arts. 

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