Summary
Sandra Cowper is a Principal Interior Designer based in Boulder, Colorado, blending eight years of professional experience with a strong foundation in human-centered design and a background in full-stack software development. She leads Potion Interiors LLC with a rare hybrid perspective—applying psychology-informed, research-driven strategies to shape physical environments that prioritize user experience. Previously she founded The Potion Lab and earned a software engineering certificate from Galvanize, enabling her to bridge digital tools and spatial design workflows for more efficient project delivery. Her career spans boutique retail management and studio ownership, giving her deep expertise in luxury furnishings, visual merchandising, and client-facing operations. Sandra’s recent BS in Human Centered Design & Innovation signals a formal commitment to evidence-based design practice, and she often leverages coding and prototyping skills to iterate concepts faster than typical interior practices. Practical, empathetic, and technically curious, she excels at turning complex behavioral insights into elegant, livable spaces.
8 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Science - AS Interior Design, Associate of Science - AS Interior Design at Palm Beach State College
Certificate Computer Software Engineering, Certificate Computer Software Engineering at Galvanize Inc
Bachelor of Science - BS IDP-Human Centered Design & Innovation, Bachelor of Science - BS IDP-Human Centered Design & Innovation at Metropolitan State University of Denver