Danielle Walish
About Danielle Walish
Danielle Walish serves as the VP of Merchandising and Product Design at Havenly, where she leads assortment strategy and category growth. With a background in curating and managing product categories, she has held various roles in design and education, including co-founding The Inside and teaching at The New School.
Current Role at Havenly
Danielle Walish serves as the Vice President of Merchandising and Product Design at Havenly, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads the assortment strategy and category growth for Havenly's Marketplace. This includes overseeing a portfolio of owned and operated brands such as The Inside, Interior Define, The Citizenry, and St. Frank. Her responsibilities involve curating and managing a diverse range of product categories, ensuring that the offerings align with market trends and consumer preferences.
Previous Experience at Havenly
Prior to her current role, Danielle Walish worked at Havenly as the General Manager and Vice President of The Inside from 2022 to 2023. Her experience at Havenly has equipped her with a deep understanding of product design and merchandising within the home decor industry. She has also utilized her expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCad to enhance product design and development processes.
Educational Background
Danielle Walish studied at New York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individualized Study with a focus on The Aesthetic Editorial from 2003 to 2006. She furthered her education at Parsons School of Design - The New School, achieving an Associate of Science in Interior Design in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Master of Arts in The History of Decorative Arts and Design at Parsons from 2010 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her expertise in design and merchandising.
Professional Experience in Design
Danielle Walish has extensive experience in the design sector, having held various roles prior to her tenure at Havenly. She co-founded The Inside, where she served from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Design Director and Creative Director at The Inside from 2018 to 2022. Her earlier roles include serving as Interiors Director at Meyer Davis from 2008 to 2010 and as a Curatorial Fellow at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum from 2011 to 2012.
Teaching Experience
Danielle Walish has contributed to the academic field as a part-time professor at The New School from 2011 to 2017. During her time there, she shared her knowledge and expertise in design with students, fostering the next generation of designers. She also served as a Post-Graduate Fellow at The New School from 2013 to 2014, further enhancing her involvement in education.