Designing all over the world gives one perspective on the world you occupy. Turning what you see into a visual statement.  Communicating with national and international mills and companies requires visual and written specifications with a parlay of business acumen. This experience transfers over to project manager for the VMI Office and Conference room or for future construction and renovation jobs.  The following is a small sample of designs and photographic inspirations in the S.A.M. library of photographs developed during Sandra's Fulbright research grant in Sweden.  Nature photos on website are copyright S.A.M.