As co-founder, Principal Designer and Creative Director of CIRCLE Design Studio, my strength is seeing the “big picture”—bringing clarity, cohesion, and creative rigor to every stage of the design and construction process. I have over 27 years of experience practicing in Arizona, Florida, and Virginia across residential, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve pushed for a seamless integration between interiors, architecture, and construction—because interiors should never be an afterthought. They are the foundation of how people experience space.
Although I’m a modernist at heart, my multicultural upbringing—born in New Delhi and raised in the Philippines, Japan, and Thailand—instilled a love for modern design blended with the warmth of collected objects. With an architectural background, I value precision in detailing and construction, and strive for simplicity, elegance, and timelessness in every project. I create curated, personal spaces that reflect each client’s story—an approach I call Livable Modern™.
Because I believe in the power of a strong, uncompromising vision, we formed CIRCLE Design Build and Signature by CIRCLE—our construction and cabinetry divisions—to enhance the client experience, ensuring cohesion, craftsmanship, and clarity from concept to completion. My newest venture, DORLINI | modern, extends that same ethos into furniture and lifestyle.
I am deeply committed to education and mentoring the next generation of designers. I’ve taught in the design programs at James Madison University, Virginia Tech, and my alma mater, Arizona State University. I speak nationally on topics such as the intersection of design, business, and construction. My interests include architectural acoustics, custom furniture, fabrication, art, and all media of fashion, including jewelry. When I’m not pursuing design or running the business, I’m busy running after my four children.
Bachelor of Science in Design, Arizona State University, 2001 (emph. Interior Architecture)