Nataly Karavay Design is an interior design studio in Los Angeles, CA, that develops interiors worldwide and focuses on spas, boutique hospitality, and private residences. The studio takes a human-centered approach to design, based on the studies of the experience of the people who will use the space, including ergonomics, personality, and behavior.● Concept development● Research● Design and Art Direction● Photorealistic renderings● 3d Floor planing● Project management● Construction supervision

● Developed Concept and Design direction● Prepared renderings, and graphic layouts for client presentations● 3D modeling and renderings, artistic collaging, and sketching● Construction drawings, elevations● Specifications, FF&E● Custom furniture drawings● Sourced furniture design, fabrics, lighting, art, and finishes● Developed finishes, fixtures, equipment, hardware, and plumbing schedules.

● Managed and led design teams over 10 creatives working on international projects● Developed practical and aesthetic design concepts and programming● Supervised concepts, renderings, drawings, schedules, construction works● Conducted presentations and communicated with client, suppliers, builders● Mentored jr.designers and directed the overall design department (25+ persons), performed 9 lectures● Improved the quality of creative work and process optimization on projects around the studioProjects: office 6500 sq ft, training multifunctional office 8000 sq ft, eco friendly store 13000 sq ft, private luxury villa 29 000 sq ft, modern villa 43 000 sq ftZrobym architects is a top architectural studio in my home country of Belarus, with projects around the world. I was invited to manage the design department and lead design teams. I always focused on the actual skills of designers and organized them to maximize teamwork. Some days I spent in the office with teams brainstorming or presenting something to clients, other days I spent on construction sites overseeing the project and meeting contractors. On Thursdays I performed “design-retreats” which were lectures about design and work optimization. In spite of moving to another country, I continued working remotely and finished projects. I enjoyed collaborative work and I’m grateful for the talented people I worked with.

● Meticulously developed entire design projects and thoroughly directed renderings● Provided high-touch full service: from first scratch to last fork● Led communication and coordination with client and contractors; purchasing and budgeting● Created a bespoke furniture collection for a residential project: 17 subjects● Published in ELLE Decor and Architectural Digest Russia● Hosted 4 creative events and performed lectures for designersProjects: private house 8500 sq ft, over 15 private apartments 1200-2500 sq ft, 6 medium size apartments 450-850 sq ft, container house, cafe 850 sq ft, office concept 1200 sq ft.The Bureau of Design Solutions was the company I established with a partner in 2014. I was faced with a whole spectrum of responsibilities and honed my ability to successfully function under stress. Self-discipline and time management has helped a lot. This intensive experience taught me how to develop an excellent project with full service. I was responsible for design, communication, management, implementation and purchasing. I hosted lectures and events for designers. I enjoyed the freedom and activity of self-employment, but moving to the US was the priority.

● Started as a junior designer, absorbed quickly and grew up to Art director● Developed all design stages, supervised construction site (design part)● Expand the design team from 10 to 20 people (interview, introduction, mentoring)● Created approach to quickly prepare 9 apartments for rent in 6 monthsProjects: over 20 apartments 1000-2500 sq ft, SPA center 2400 sq ft, Japanese sauna 1200 sq ft, cafe 1000 sq ft etcDesign studio DIA was a small startup studio when I was hired for an internship. From the first day I felt friendly vibes in the collective. I was taught how to work on real projects for real people. I was so curious about everything! I adapted quickly and became a senior designer after a couple of successful projects, and then went on to become an art director. I developed the first Japan sauna in Belarus and this experience allowed me to explore wellness as a concept. Then and now wellness and wellbeing are the main goals I pursue in every project. Iʼm ever grateful to the studio for seeing my potential and mentoring me.

● Created graphic design-concepts● Print pre-production● Drew layouts and maquettes in CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator● Hand sketching