About Me


Award-winning designer and creative director with 15+ years of experience leading design for global brands in retail, hospitality, and architecture. 

Proven track record in developing innovative store concepts, managing multidisciplinary teams, and aligning design strategies with business objectives. 

Skilled in driving collaboration from Concept to execution, balancing creativity, sustainability, and business success.

 Passionate about creating impactful designs that enhance user experiences and promote environmental sustainability.

Services

Retail Architecture & Interior Design

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Concept Development & Innovation

Global Design Strategy Implementation

Expertise

Architecture

Retail design | Brand design

Concept & design strategy

Interior design 

Residential design

Creative direction 

Location

Los Angeles, California US

Publications

Interview: I5 Design – Agnes Mandeville, Director Concepts Starbucks

First Starbucks Reserve Amsterdam – Starbucks Stories

Paris Walkabout to Starbucks Cafes – Starbucks Stories

Sip by Surf Reserve Bar Waikiki – Starbucks Stories

12 stunning locally designed art collaborations at Starbucks – https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2017/12-local-art-collaborations/


Book Publication : Van Sambeek &Van Veen "Freedom of organization"  - NAI Publishers 2005



Book Publication : The Los Angeles Coffee Guide -Allegra publishing 2019


Certifications & Distinctions

Visiting Lecturer, Interior Architecture – University of Delft 

Public Speaker, Rotterdam Academy of Arts

Jury Panelist, IDA Design Awards 2020

Judge, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2024


Jury panelist

 IDA Design Awards 2020

Judge

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2024


Awards

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