Maryana Grinshpun
Founder / Design Director
New York City, NY
Q What do you do?
“Interior and architectural design...”
for modern homes and offices.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I have a Masters in Architecture (and a BA in Economics). Prior to starting my own studio I worked at various boutique architecture and interior offices including WXY architecture, Systems Architects, GTECTS, Tihany Design and Design Bureaux. I've worked on various project typologies including The Hudson Yards Development, Saks Fifth Avenue Stores and Oberoi Hotels. My work has also been featured in MoMA, The Whitney Museum, The Storefront for Art and Architecture and The New Museum. I have lectured at the New York School for Interior Design and have been a critic at Pratt, City College and NJIT.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
We bridge the gap between interior design and architectural projects.
Q What are you working on right now?
We're working with several private clients on their home and office renovations.
Q What’s your style?
I am a warm modernist.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
A Youtube channel.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Supply chain issues in design are a real thing in 2021. Hoping will ease up in 2022.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Social Media
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
Learn to delegate sooner.
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
Financials
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
Interior Design, Architecture and Renovation Projects
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
I've had lots of great clients. The ideal relationship is built on trust and honesty. Clients need to give you the space to push them outside of their comfort zone, into something that's even more amazing than what they were hoping for. You need to scour the world for exactly the right fit.
Q: What is your rate?
$200-300/hr
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Email or website
Ideally, client briefs include scope, budget and ideal timeline.
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Pay attention to the outside world.
This member profile was originally published in January 2022.