Creative Director and founder of Rose Ink Workshop, a multidisciplinary firm that creates carefully considered, cinematic hospitality environments.Prior to founding Rose Ink Workshop, Liubasha was Vice President of Design at Starwood Capital Group. She was responsible for design direction and the execution of renovation projects for Starwood Capital assets, and was involved in the implementation of new brands launched by the firm. She has contributed to the development of the two luxury hotel and lifestyle brands, 1 Hotels and Baccarat Hotels & Resorts as well as the Postcard Inn, ST Residential portfolio, and numerous restaurants and hotels around the world. While at Starwood Capital, Liu nurtured the design of the first 1 Hotel to open—the 1 Hotel & Homes, South Beach. As the SoBe keeper of the 1 Hotel aesthetic as it grew and developed, Liubasha led the multiple design firms on the project, designed areas of the project herself, designed and managed brand pillars from OS&E to uniforms, and brought in and collaborated with local partners to create an exciting cultural tapestry for the hotel and residences. The 1 Hotel, South Beach opened its doors March 24, 2015 to industry acclaim. Liubasha won the prestigious Wave of the Future award from Hospitality Design Magazine in 2015. Liubasha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cornell University and an Associates in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design. Prior to joining Starwood Capital in 2009, Liubasha worked as an interior designer at Tihany Design.