# Fierce Design: Natalie Officer on Trust, Craft, and Community

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Podcast: [Before the Build](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-build-7721980)
Published: 2026-06-20T19:09:18+00:00
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## Resource

Host Jake Fabish sits down with Louisville designer Natalie Officer to explore her journey from staging to full-scale renovations, commercial work, and the creation of Ora House — a custom furniture and Cabinetry line. They discuss collaboration, constraints, team growth, and the role of curiosity in design. The conversation touches on practical challenges (lighting, construction coordination), community-focused projects like donut shops and hotels, hiring and capacity decisions, and how Natalie’s work champions local artisans and earns national recognition.

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