Stephen Kandora

Stephen Kandora is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in various design disciplines, including retail environments, naval architecture, exhibit design, and industrial design. Since May 2006, Kandora has served as the Senior Creative Manager and Senior Graphic Manager at Kenneth Park Architects, where notable projects include in-store signage for Ulta Cosmetics and shop-in-shop design concepts for Kipling. Previously, Kandora worked at Sparkman & Stephens, LLC as a Graphic Design Specialist, creating 3D visualization models and concept ideations for various naval design projects. Prior roles also include Senior Designer at Klose Associates, Inc., where exhibition designs for international tradeshows were developed, and Freelance Design Consultant, collaborating with prominent architecture and design firms. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Junior Designer at TEAGUE, contributing to Boeing Aircraft’s first-class cabin interiors and graphics. Kandora holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Transportation Design from Pratt Institute and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Graphic Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.