Michael Daly received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati in 2002. Michael is NCIDQ and LEED certified. Michael is currently in the process of obtaining his professional licensure in Architecture with the hopes of being finished late 2012.

Prior to his graduation, he started his professional development in Cleveland, Ohio interning at The Arris Group and Dorsky, Hodgson + Partners. He built upon that experience with an internship at STUDIOS Architecture, in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, he continued his development first back at DH+P and then at STUDIOS Architecture. He has worked in base building architecture in a large capacity of roles and credits both his formal education in Interior Design and professional experience as an architectural designer as the basis for his well rounded design capabilities and portfolio.

Project Perception Design was founded in the fall of 2006. Michael is also involved in an ongoing professional collaboration with Scott Williams of Williams Design Group based out of Northern Virginia. Michael and his family reside in the Raleigh area of North Carolina.