Diana Castañeda
diana.icgo@gmail.com
+ 305.985.8880
As an experienced architect and interior designer I have led teams of designers and consultants into successfully develop Hospitality and Workplace projects across the US, Canada and Latin America, with a strong focus on user experience, spatial and budget optimization and the highest level of quality product.
In my professional development, I have worked with internal clients and stakeholders at Gensler, Marriott Hospitality, WeWork, Amazon, Google, Airbnb, Pinterest, Nike, Deloitte, ensuring the highest level of client satisfaction and prioritizing tailored strategic design based on client values, requirements and team needs.
I have developed a keen eye for design and passion for combining space planning and strategic design, with elevated aesthetic to deliver empowering spaces that optimizes users experience and potential.
I am a T shaped professional. I am involved in the entire life-cycle of a project, from concept to completion, and excel in conceptual design, FF&E design and specification, finish selection, and styling. With a proven track record of meeting client expectations and delivering high-quality projects.
I have strong skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget.
I have strong skills in collaborating with cross-functional teams of engineers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget.
As a strategic designer, I am constantly finding ways of improving user experience and potentiating business priorities by optimizing space planning, occupancy, lighting, FF&E, acoustics and improve client experience.