Credentials
| Robin Muto Curriculum Vitae |
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| Decorative Arts Studio, Inc. DBA Positive Environments 176 Anderson Avenue, Suite 303 Rochester, NY 14607 |
Tel: 585.232.6030 www.robinmuto.com |
| BFA Interior Design | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY |
2001 |
| BA Liberal Arts | State University College at Oswego Oswego, NY |
1975 |
| Certified Lighting Consultant | American Lighting Association Dallas, TX |
2007 |
| Principal Interior Designer and Owner Positive Environments, Rochester , NY Full service design studio specializing in residential, commercial and lighting design. Projects range from contemporary architecture to designated landmark structures. |
1999 - Present |
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| Interior Designer Positive Environments, Rochester , NY Independent interior Designer working in the studio of Positive Environments under Christian Leighton, the previous owner of the business. |
1997 - 1999 |
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Decorative Arts Studio, Inc. Rochester , NY |
1977 - 1997 |
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Decorative & Functional Ceramics, Rochester , NY |
1975 - 1992 |
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| Guest Lecturer | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY |
2006 - 2007 |
| Adjunct Professor, Interior Design | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY |
2005 |
| Ceramics Teacher | Creative Workshop Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY |
1993 - 1994 |
| Ceramics Teacher & Studio Manager | Genesee Co-op Pottery Rochester, NY |
1975 - 1978 |
| American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) | Washington, DC | 2004 - Present |
| American Lighting Association (ALA) | Dallas, TX | 2006 - Present |
| Golden Key International Honor Society | Atlanta, GA | 2001 - Present |
| Merit Award | K+BB Design Awards Kitchen and Bath Business Magazine |
2007 |
| Golden Key International Honor Society | Inducted into organization in Recognition of Academic Excellence | 2001 |
| Exceptional Merit Award | National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts. Luckenbach Mill Gallery of Historic Bethlehem, PA | 1990 |
| Award of Merit | Clothesline Art Show Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY |
1990 |
| Board of Directors | Arts & Cultural Council For Greater Rochester | 2008 |
| Board Member | Interior Design Advisory Board Rochester Institute of Technology |
2006 - 2007 |
| Juror | Rochester Finger Lakes Region Scholastic Art Awards, annually | 2005 - 2006 |
| Mentor | Women Helping Girls With Choices Project American Association of University Women | 1999 - 2001 |
| Vice President | Upstate NY Potters Association Rochester Institute of Technology |
1988 -1989 |
| Rachel Gracie Photography - Rochester, NY | Design for prominent Park Ave. wedding and portrait photography studio. Interior is designed to reinforce brand-image and includes custom designed light fixtures and furnishings. | 2008 |
| Sagamore on East - Rochester, NY | Designated designer recommended by Christa Construction to assist buyers in customizing individual units. | 2005 |
| Sutherland Auto - Pittsford , NY | Designed offices, exterior lighting, signage and color palette for the conversion of an auto body repair shop and gas station into a car sales and showroom. | 2005 |
| ePassport Project - Sacramento , CA | Developed a prototype interior for a bus that was converted to a traveling office and educational facility as part of the Comunity College Foundation of Sacramento, CA | 2005 |
| Buck & Pulleyn - Rochester , NY | Lighting design for entry, reception, conference rooms, hall and stairwells of advertising agency. | 2005 |
| Big Mini - Rochester , NY | Worked with owner to upgrade an existing deli and restaurant with a combined design package that incorporated interior and exterior finishes with new signage and marketing materials | 2004 |
| Open Sky - Rochester , NY | Designed complete interior and lighting design for a yoga studio in Village Gate. | 2003 |
| Breathe - Pittsford , NY | Designed interior and lighting for a mixed use space that combines a retail store, juice bar, yoga studio, massage rooms and private office for nutritional counseling. | 2003 |
| AE Spa - Rochester, NY | Designed interior for the entry, reception and retail portion of a day spa. | 2001 |
| Undergraduate Student Honors Exhibition | Bevier Gallery Rochester Institute of Technology |
2001 |
| First Regional Juried Exhibition | National Museum of Ceramic Art Baltimore, MD |
1991 |
| Rochester Finger Lakes Exhibition | Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY |
1991 |
| The Dining Experience: A Craft Expression |
Luckenbach Mill Gallery of Historic Bethlehem, PA |
1991 |
| Sixth Annual Monarch Tile National Ceramic Competition | San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts San Angelo, TX |
1991 |
| The Fine Art of Taking Tea | Germanow Gallery Rochester, NY |
1991 |
| National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts |
Luckenbach Mill Gallery of Historic Bethlehem | 1990 |
| Craft Art from Western NY | Burchfield Art Center |
1990 |
| Rochester Finger Lakes Exhibition | Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY |
1990 |
| Fifth Annual Monarch Tile National Ceramic Competition | San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts San Angelo, TX |
1990 |
| One Hundred American Craftsmen | Keenan Center Lockport, NY |
1988 |
| Rochester Fine Crafts Association | Rochester Museum and Science Center Rochester, NY |
1987 -1988
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| K+BB Magazine "Black and White" |
Article and Photos on award winning bathroom design project. | 2007 |
| Designer Showcase "Interior Design At Its Best" by Melissa Cardona & Nathaniel Wolfgang-Price |
Room from Rochester Philharmonic 2004 Symphony Show House featured along with other top show houses throughout the U.S. | 2006 |
| City Newspaper "Curtain Call" by Linda Kostin |
Article on window treatments for contemporary living. | 2006 |
| Democrat & Chronicle "A Tour Steeped in History - A Rare Two Day Event" |
Article on the Mt. Hope/Highland Preservation District House & Garden Tour. Features photos and interviews with Robin & Rick Muto whose home was included on the tour. | 2004 |
| Ceramics Monthly | Photo and article reviewing the Sixth Annual Monarch Tile National Competition. | 1991 |
| The Sun | Photo and article reviewing the National Museum of Ceramic Arts Regional Juried Exhibition. | 1991 |
| Democrat & Chronicle/Times Union | Photo and article reviewing "The Fine Art of Taking Tea" at the Germanow Gallery. | 1991 |
| Ceramics Monthly | Photo and article on the Luckenbach Juried National Exhibition. | 1991 |
| Democrat & Chronicle | Featured in article on the 30th Annual Clothesline Arts Festival. | 1987 |