Vision by Design is a small business physically located in the Midwest of the United States.  I am the owner/operator, Cathy Mehlin.

To create Vision by Design renderings, I combine my 20+ years experience in computer programming and analysis with my passion for "all things real estate, home building, and remodeling". 

I had always thought if I did not work in computer programming, I wanted to do carpentry.   (I think it's in the blood - my dad was a carpenter.)  I just love that sense of pride in a completed  project.  I'm lucky enough to discover the ideal blend of both those very different careers!

I had done renderings for family and friends as a hobby for over 10 years.  We have  remodeled every room in our home.  And over those years I created our renderings to convey, first, to my husband what I wanted to change, and second, to our carpenters to convey what we wanted.  A picture says a thousand words!

After prompting from a friend, I officially registered Vision by Design as a business in the summer of 2006.  I am not an architect or designer or builder, but I can help them all communicate with the consumer.