Kenya Jones-Lowell Honored as ASID “Ones to Watch” Scholar
Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) is proud to announce that Kenya Jones-Lowell, Interior Designer, has been named a 2025 Ones to Watch Scholar by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Kenya was honored in August at GATHER 2025, ASID’s National Conference in Atlanta, GA.
The ASID Ones to Watch program identifies and celebrates rising leaders in the design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the profession. Kenya’s work centers around the power of community.
As one of eight honorees nationwide, Kenya joins a distinguished group of design practitioners, educators, volunteers, and manufacturers recognized for their impact and vision. This honor reflects not only her creative and technical expertise, but also her dedication to fostering equity in the built environment
Kenya is an interior designer working with an acquired neurological disability in the Pacific Northwest. She is an alumna of Converse College for Women and the Savannah College of Art and Design. After completing her thesis on Resilient and Sustainable Communities, she began her professional career by returning to her hometown of Springfield, MA joining BNIM’s “Rebuild Springfield” workplan, revitalizing the community after the 2011 tornado.
Now an Interior Designer at Rice Fergus Miller, Kenya designs environments for hospitality, aviation, and tribal enterprises. Her work has been featured in over 150 publications, and she has been awarded top honors for her creativity, innovation, and advocacy.
“Kenya’s leadership, design excellence, and passion for inclusive spaces make her a true asset to our firm and the profession,” said Jennifer Fleming, Principal at Rice Fergus Miller. “We are thrilled to see her recognized on this national stage.”
At RFM, Kenya contributes to projects that blend thoughtful design with community impact, embodying the firm’s mission to create meaningful, sustainable, and people-centered spaces. Her work reflects a deep understanding of design’s role in shaping environments where everyone feels valued and included.
Kenya was honored with her fellow ASID Ones to Watch scholars during GATHER 2025. Winners and their contributions to the future of interior design are highlighted on the ASID website. Learn more about the scholars here: ASID Ones to Watch.
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About Rice Fergus Miller
Rice Fergus Miller, Inc.—a B Corp., is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm based in Bremerton, Washington. Established in 1987, it is the only architecture firm in Washington State with Certified B Corp status. The firm is committed to performing meaningful work that builds and strengthens communities and is housed in one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the United States. Rice Fergus Miller blends the personal aspirations of its nearly 60 team members with a vision for a more sustainable future. To Learn more about Kenya Jones-Lowell and Rice Fergus Miller, visit www.rfmarch.com.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) advances the profession and communicates the impact of interior design to enhance the human experience. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building, and outreach, ASID demonstrates how design transforms lives.