Dorothy Kersman Measer

Dorothy Kersman Measer, the principal of DK DESIGNHOUSE, was born and raised in Western Michigan. She studied glass sculpture as an undergraduate at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and earned a Master’s Degree in Architecture at the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC).

Her built design work, interior design, and landscape design work has been featured in several publications, including the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.

She lives in Venice Beach with her husband and two kids

Design Philosophy

The premise of DK DESIGNHOUSE’s design philosophy derives from the emotional power of collaborative ideas.It strives to achieve a design standard that is born via contemporary innovation, a strong regard for the environment, attention to regional and cultural cues, and the power of simple forms and spaces.