Project Designer specializing in Restaurants, Cannabis Dispensaries , Hotels , Nightclubs , Clothing Showrooms & Retail , Graphics, Branding .WWW.DONCARSTENSASSOCIATES.COMDesigner of Mastro's Steakhouses for 12 Years Scottsdale, Az, Beverly Hills, Ca , Costa Mesa,Ca, Thousand Oaks, Ca. & City Hall Steakhouse, Designer of Mariposa Grill -Sedona Az. Designer of Ajo Al's Mexican Restaurant -4 Locations in Phoenix , AZ. Designer of Sullivan's Steakhouse - Charlotte , NC & Palm Desert , Ca. Designer of The Living Room -Scottsdale ,Az. Designer of Health For Life -Dispensary - Phoenix, Az. Designer of ELOTE CAFE -Sedona , Az Remodel of AZ88 BAR -Scottsdale , AZ Don Carstens has been creating total environments for the hospitality industry nationally by satisfying a broad spectrum of custom functional and innovative needs. Carstens goes far beyond conventional design strategies by orchestrating the architecture, interiors, lighting, surface materials, and signage into a cohesive and harmonious sense of place unique to each client and project. Carstens background in fine art is apparent in all of his projects by his visibly incorporating the balance of space and light. Custom furnishings and fixtures, implementing modern interpretations on old classics, and a highly attuned sense of propriety in materials and design direction comprise Carstens design philosophy: a truly great restaurant design must support the chef and proprietors intentions, menu, and philosophy on entertaining.Carstens renown comes from his innate sense of successful branding and taking clients to new levels and multiple units within the independent high-end dining and nightclub sector. Carstens has completed projects from Beverly Hills, California to Washington D.C. and in many cases named the projects as well as designed many logos that further instill the design and branding.