About Us.
OUR TEAM.
With a diverse blend of creativity, experience, and a keen eye for detail, we're here to ensure your dorm room is both beautiful and functional.
Ava is currently a student at the University of Iowa, pursuing a degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Raised in Iowa City, she’s excited to help new Hawkeyes feel right at home! Having lived in the Catlett dorms herself, she saw firsthand how the right room design can truly make a difference. Ava is thrilled to be working with evolve and to use her entrepreneurial passion to help turn design dreams into reality for others!
Founder
AVA GRAF
Expanding her love of seeing spaces elevate to another level, it’s exciting to bring Dorm in a Box. to life! Sarah has 10 years of experience in the staging world as co-owner of evolve Staging & Design, and it only made sense to branch into college life. This became an idea when her daughters entered college themselves, and she made it her goal to help them make their dorm/apartment feel like an extension of home. She quickly realized there is a need to help others too!
SARAH GRAF
Designer
Lisa has lived in the Iowa City area for almost 30 years. She and her husband have 3 kids and 3 dogs. Through her experiences within the real estate world, as well as building her own home, Lisa found her interest in interior design and decorating. She loves the challenge of creating beautiful, functional spaces and is excited to bring this to college living!
LISA FENDER
Designer