Christi Lopez is a very talented floral designer, a successful business woman and a creative entrepreneur. Her experience and commitment to always strive for the better are attributes that make her style unique. She is eager to share, ready to boost one's moral and self confidence, she has proven an immense capacity to lead, manage and always be on top of things. Above all that, she is ultimately a true believer that any success in this industry is not only related to the quality of the designs you produce, but also in the quality of the business one runs.

Tell us about your day one, when did you start working in the floral business?

Gosh, this takes me back! I actually started working with artificial and dried flowers out of my mom’s basement but longed to work with...

Floral design, as all other art forms, cannot exist without techniques. Literally speaking, they are the actions that transform any creative idea from a glimpse of imagination to a real life product that we can feel, touch, see and ultimately enjoy. 

Techniques are vital decision-making factors in the total design process. They enable us to actually transform an idea in reality. The quality of the final outcome depends substantially on the quality of our choices as designer.

By choosing the most suitable technique for the execution of the mechanics, the final result is substantially improved. The more technical knowledge you possess, your design possibilities become unlimited and this is mathematically proven, as there is a radical increase in the number of possible...

The EMC mentorship program is a very important part of the educational experience we offer to our students. Having a mentor gives you the opportunity to learn from someone who whats you to grow, to be guided by someone who has already experienced the entire process. The mentors are chosen from our previous generations of graduates, who are talented designers and, even more importantly, have the skills and passion to guide fellow students on their journey within the European Master Certification program. 

How did you grow through EMC/how did EMC help you grow?

I’ve learned so much since I started my EMC journey in fall 2017. The challenges and learning do not stop upon my graduation. Naturally, I take EMC as a continuum, lifelong learning experience just as I practice Ikebana artistry. With this mindset, I’ve discovered that there are endless new knowledge and skills to learn and share. The diversified EMC community allows me to meet peers from different countries and cultures. I’ve gained beautiful friendship along the way, and I’ve also become a better and confident floral designer! ^{Sherene S Tan, AIFD, EMC}

The growth for me has been tremendous, and it continues today. It reignited my thirst for knowledge, which continues to push me to grow as a designer....