I'm Willow Caputo, a landscape designer who likes to look a little closer. At the ground beneath our feet, the plants around us, and the ways people move through a space.
I’ve studied, analyzed, drawn, planned, and designed landscapes with the goal of creating places that feel intentional, inviting, and connected to their surroundings.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Portfolio
Selcted Academic work
Selcted Academic work
14-week solo thesis studio reconnecting people and water through landscape design in Holyoke, MA · Spring 2025
Flowing Forward
Collaborative 14-week studio exploring climate resilience, riverfront landscapes, and community in Bangkok, Thailand · Fall 2024.
River resilience
GIS mapping project examining the urban heat island effect and opportunities for cooling and green space in Holyoke, MA · Fall 2024
Cooling the city
Envisioning Livable Neighborhoods
Neighborhood-scale design project creating a greener, more walkable, and connected city in Springfield, MA · Spring 2024
Franklin Park Revitalization
Reimagining and revitalizing Boston’s historic Olmsted landscape through contemporary park design and programming · Fall 2023
Playground and landscape design studio creating an imaginative, nature-inspired playscape in Amherst, MA · Fall 2023
The Fariy Forest
Hello,
I’m Willow
When I’m not designing landscapes, I’m usually making something with my hands. I’m a creator and maker at heart, constantly moving between projects and picking up something new along the way, knitting, crocheting, sewing, collaging, glass blowing, and most recently, watercolor.
Outside of the studio, I find inspiration in the garden, on the trail, and anywhere I can spend time outdoors with my dog, Tripp.
Resume
Resume
Resume
Education
2022 - 2025
2021 - 2023
University of Massachusetts Amherst
MLA Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Massachusetts Amherst
BS Sustainable Community Development
Holyoke Community College
AA Liberal Arts
2019 - 2021
Experince
Teacher, 2025 - 2026
Lighthouse School
Designed and taught hands-on courses in creative arts and environmental design, including collage, crochet, and stormwater management
LA Intern, 2024
Benesch Engineering Firm
Supported landscape architecture projects through 3D modeling and visualization, translating design concepts into detailed digital models and presentation materials.
Teaching Assistant, 2023 - 2025
University of Massachusetts
Supported course instruction through grading, classroom management, lectures, and assignment development, while helping students engage with course material and strengthen their skills.
Bartender and Server, 2019 - 2025
99 Restaurant and Pub
Provided attentive customer service while managing food and beverage orders, cash transactions, and daily front-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment.
Arc GIS
Adobe Sweet
Auto CAD
Rhino
Sketch Up
Technical Skills
Lumion
Enscape
Canva
Powerpoint
Design Skills
Site Analysis
Landscape Drafting
Plant Identification & Selection
Concept Development
Spatial Planning
3D Modeling & Visualization
Site Inventory & Documentation
Hand Sketching & Diagramming
Presentation & Graphic Layout