The Secret Life of Aircraft Interiors

Invitees in addition to host school: All schools participating in the DHEDF Rural STEM Initiative are invited to join the live presentation and submit questions to the presenter in Zoom Chat. The presenter will respond to the questions in Chat following the live presentation and the live presentation and responses to the Chat questions will be recorded and the recording will be posted on DHEDF [see https://dhedf.org/videos/category/rural-stem-videos] and UTSA social media within 10 days following the live presentation.

Natalie Rodríguez is an aircraft interior designer that specializes in creating luxury cabins for private and VVIP aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus jets. She works with Heads of State, business leaders, and private clients from around the world to bring their visions to life - transforming aircraft interiors into personalized spaces that balance style, function, and technology.

Before starting her own design practice, Natalie designed at leading aircraft interior completion centers, gaining experience in both large VVIP jets and business aircraft. Her work has been featured in international luxury and aviation publications, and she is an approved design partner with Boeing Business Jets. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Environmental Design from the University of the Incarnate Word.

Outside of aviation, Natalie grew up as a competitive dancer. Dance, she says, taught her discipline, teamwork, and creativity - the same qualities she brings to her design work today. She believes that whether you’re performing on stage or designing a jet cabin, it’s about problem-solving, persistence, and telling a story through design.