We had the good fortune of connecting with judith testani and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi judith, let’s start by talking about what inspires you?
experiencing the beauty of nature as well as the people and the diverse cultures in this world. Often inspired by our clients and all of those individuals met along the way that have the drive and passion to create, to perform, to serve the community.  inspired by the young and old alike…

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?

we are a boutique interior design firm specializing in hospitality design. my nature is to observe, look for patterns that ultimately gets incorporated, in some fashion, into the planning of a project.
our team’s commitment to each and every client and project sets us apart from the others. We incorporate an intuitive approach to design using the perimeters of each unique project to guide the process. We always are looking for ways to evolve and keeping an open mind to change.

Most proud of all the great opportunities we have had and continue to have to work with some of the best in the hospitality business. Two stand out among the projects we completed this year include The Global Ambassador Hotel and Steak 48 Beverly Hills.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

they would definitely need to stay at The Global Ambassador!

Hiking would be a must, in town or possibly a day trip to Sedona… favorite spots to dine , ocean 44, chelsea’s kitchen’s patio, hillstone,  cru juente, tarbell’s, Le Ame or the soon to be open Thea’s roof top restaurant with incredible view of camelback mountain (both at the global ambassador), hang out at home and cook up some fresh fish from Chula’s on central…

of course, depending on the time of year, the botanical garden for a ballet in the park or yoga or the Las Noches de Las Luminarias , a visit to Taliesin, Cosanti, shopping at the Scottsdale quarter, Urbana at 44th street in Phoenix, and the Willow in Scottsdale…

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?

It is truly impossible to give credit to one individual when SO MANY people have influenced, mentored and have inspired and shaped my company and career…a few standouts include Sam Fox, Mark Tarbell, Bill Nassikas and Scott Lyon, Mike Mastro and Joanne Hertel who has been with the firm for nearly 20 years.

On a much broader scale, it is the works of many artists, designers and architects throughout the world including…FLW, Louie Kahn, Luis Barragan, to name a few.

Instagram: @testanidesigntroupe

Linkedin: judith testani

Image Credits
the Global ambassador photos courtesy of @theglobalambassador luxury rental property @testanidesigntroupe

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