Contributor and Chief Architect Pro
Robin Rigby Fisher
CMKBD/CAPS/CLIPPS
Robin R. Fisher is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD), Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPPS) and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She is a speaker and educator with the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and her award-winning designs have been featured in multiple local, national trade and consumer magazines.
In Robin’s 30 plus years in the industry, she has been a founding partner of both a Portland design/build remodeling firm and an independent residential design firm. Her true love is creating designs that fit the way you live today tomorrow and lives by the mantra that “bad design should be illegal.”
A passion and dedication to the industry has lead Robin to dedicate much of her time to educating current and future designers. As an advocate of sustainable design, Robin has co-authored “Sustainable Design for the Kitchen and Bath Designer”, a textbook which is an integral part of the Professional Resource Library for the NKBA.
In 2017 she was selected as a TOP 50 INNOVATOR by KBDN in their inaugural class.
She currently sits on the NKBA committee which is charged with updating the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Guidelines.
Since 2003, Robin has taught the cornerstone classes of the kitchen and bath design certificate at Portland Community College. In addition teaching Kitchen & Bath Design 1 and 2, she also teaches Chief Architect and the Living in Place Studio courses.
Passionate about everything she does, Robin loves to cook and entertain, planning elaborate multi course meals for special occasions.
She is an avid cyclist, often riding her bike to work and doing multiple 100 mile rides each summer. Robin lives with her amazing 19 year old son, her patient husband, 1 cat and 2 dogs in Portland, Oregon.
Professional Credentials
Robin Rigby Fisher holds three of the most respected certifications in the industry: Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD), Certified Aging‑in‑Place Specialist (CAPS), and Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPPS). These credentials underscore her commitment to designing spaces that are not only beautiful but accessible and sustainable for every stage of life.
She is also the co-author of Sustainable Design for the Kitchen & Bath Designer, a foundational textbook published by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), used in design programs across the country.
Accomplishments & Recognition
Robin was named one of Kitchen & Bath Design News’ Top 50 Innovators in 2017. Her influence extends beyond her portfolio—she was also named the inaugural NKBA/KBIS Educator of the Year in 2025 in recognition of her leadership, mentorship, and excellence in teaching.
She currently serves as Chair of the Interior Design Department at Portland Community College, where she has been a respected faculty member since 2003.
Design Practice & Teaching
Robin is the principal of Robin Rigby Fisher Design, based in Portland, Oregon. From her studio on SE Laurel Street, she serves clients across the metro area with custom kitchen, bath, and whole-home designs that emphasize functionality, green living, and universal access.
Prior to launching her current practice, Robin was a founding partner of a successful design–build firm. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, she now balances client work with educating the next generation of designers and offering continuing education for professionals through workshops and industry organizations.
Client Feedback
Robin’s clients regularly praise her professionalism, creativity, and warm personality. Glowing reviews on Houzz and Yelp highlight her ability to transform even the most limited spaces into highly functional, beautiful environments. One review describes her as “a gem” and “a gifted designer who listens deeply and delivers beyond expectations.”
Public Engagement & Education
A sought-after speaker, Robin presents regularly at industry events, including KBIS and NKBA panels such as “Bright Future of Design.” She’s a featured contributor on the Chief Experts platform, where she shares her expertise on accessible, living-in-place design.
Robin is also an active instructor in Chief Architect software and kitchen and bath curriculum, both independently and through her work at PCC.
Portfolio Highlights
Robin’s portfolio, featured on Houzz and in Residential Design Magazine, includes a wide range of styles—from sleek contemporary kitchens in Forest Park to historically sensitive remodels in Portland’s Irvington district. Her work blends aesthetics with deep functionality, always with an eye toward universal design and sustainability.
