A proudly female-founded design studio

We design spaces with an inclusive, human focused perspective, weaving rigorous design thinking into the experience of space. 

We believe in the power of the small, always delivering beyond the brief. Our name reflects our values of smart growth, accountability, and the highest standards of one-on-one client care.

It takes a village to create something special and we build creative partnerships with our clients and collaborators.

Our Founders

Eunji Kim

With her roots in the Bay Area, Eunji brings 14 years of expertise in design-build, interior design, millwork design, construction management and owner representation.

Eunji’s degree in Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, supported by minors in sustainable environments and construction management, reflects her commitment to beautiful, functional design with a deep sense of place that both invites and informs our human experiences.

Irene Yu

With 13 years of project experience working with hospitality brands and young businesses, Irene is a thoughtful, results-driven designer specializing in brand experience & strategy, interior design, and custom furniture design.

Irene’s degree in Architecture from UC Berkeley has fueled her life-long passion for storytelling, evolving the built environment, and advocating for better, kinder ways of living. Starting every project with rich contextual understanding, Irene’s design approach is fluid but firmly centers spatial design around inclusivity and connection. 

Working with creative & kind people to
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new experiences 
and spaces.

Our Team

Soo Yoo

With over 10 years of experience in various fields including Broadway set design, TV production and commercial interior design, Soo believes in the importance of meaningful narrative and appropriate design solutions to elevate the human experiences within the built environment.

Soo’s degree in both Painting from RISD and Interior Design from Parsons the New School for Design, have formed her creative outlook and design philosophy to think in a multifaceted and interdisciplinary way, creating environments though texture, depth, and spatial arrangements that are cohesive and meaningful to people who experience them.

Angela Bouton

Angela’s discerning appreciation for art and culture, leaves her constantly inspired by the people and world around her.

After completing an MFA in Interior Design from The Pratt Institute, Angela found herself drawn to the idea that by understanding human nature, perception, and culture, we can create more holistic and interesting spaces that people will want to inhabit. She loves to mix timeless and contemporary elements of design to create beautiful, thoughtful spaces that encompass an intuitive juxtaposition of conceptual and classical design, celebrating the past whilst designing the future.

The suffix “-ette” denotes a smaller version, the embodiment of a lean and nimble form.

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