Rebekah D. Carter, asid, ncidq
principal designer
Rebekah earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior design, with honors, from Winthrop University. After which, she worked under a talented mentor in Charlotte, NC. As a lifetime resident of South Carolina, Rebekah was always drawn to the beauty and culture of the Lowcountry. This lifelong love of the coast overwhelmed in 2003 when she made it her permanent home. After honing her skills at a high-end design firm in downtown Charleston, where she practiced both commercial and residential design, Rebekah sought a fresh approach and opened her own studio. Rebekah is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Rebekah is NCIDQ certified. NCIDQ Certification is the industry's recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design principles and a designer's commitment to the profession.
Mark Carter, aibd, ccca
Principal Designer
In 2007, Mark left his architectural design and project management position at a local architectural firm and joined the company as a principal designer, bringing to the table a wealth of knowledge and over 30 years of experience in architecture, building, and professional practice. Mark was certified as a construction contracts administration (CCCA) from the construction specifications institute and is highly skilled in CAD and construction documentation. Mark is a member of the American Institute of Building Design and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. He currently specializes in interior architecture, 3D modeling, and design visualization.
Shannon Cornell
Operations Manager
Shannon Cornell is Operations Manager at Red Element Design. She brings multifaceted experience to the business with a resume of design, project management, program development, operations, and business management. She has worked and consulted with businesses from small design firms, to exploding retail companies, to international business corporations. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design, moving to Charleston was a return to her true field of interest, and she’s happy to now live and work within minutes to the sea!