Hi, Natalie O. here....

I am a commercial interior designer based in Denver, CO, originally from Healdsburg, California’s wine country. My path into design started early and led me to Endicott College, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a concentration in sustainability. During that time I completed three internships, including a full-time position with Elkus Manfredi while writing my senior thesis.

After graduation, I spent several months backpacking through 14 countries in Europe before returning to launch my career with Page (now Stantec). Over seven years, I worked across their Austin, Houston, and Denver offices, gaining experience that shaped both my technical and leadership skills. I became NCIDQ certified, a registered Interior Designer in Texas, and grew into a Senior Associate role.

My work included sustainability advocacy, Revit expertise, and mentoring younger designers. I am especially drawn to pre-design, where research and planning set the tone for a successful project. My focus has always been on aligning lighting, acoustics, material selection, and space planning with engineering systems to deliver spaces that are both intentional and well-coordinated.

In 2021 I expanded my creative pursuits into wine. I earned WSET Levels 1 through 3, completed the UC Davis Winemaker’s Certificate in 2025, and apprenticed at Chill Switch Wines in Cedaredge, where I lived on the property during harvest. I also became active with CAVE, supporting the growth of Colorado’s wine industry. Building a winery remains a personal goal and a source of inspiration.

With today’s challenges, I have returned to design with fresh perspective. I see this next chapter as an opportunity to combine the skills and insights I gained in both design and winemaking, bringing renewed curiosity, focus, and creativity to the work ahead.