Delaney O'Brien is an M.S. candidate in Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University, with a B.S. in Interior Architecture from the University of Tennessee. Her background as a commercial interior designer and environmental educator inspires her commitment to sustainable and equitable design. Delaney’s research focuses on empowering small businesses through accessible design education and branding tools. She is currently developing a practical toolkit to support design solutions across branding, social media, and interior design.