Where Story Meets Intention
Our ambition is to translate the intangible, from psychology to personal values, into a reality shaping environments and creative projects that carry your authentic story, welcome mindful living, and endure with time.
MANIFESTO
Intentionality as the Core
We begin every project with a commitment to strategic discovery. Guided by profound inquiry and vision; textures, color, and form emerge through a fundamental understanding of the client's needs. We construct clear narratives that hold a deep connection to purpose and strategic design.
Belonging and Purpose
Our methodology ensures that every project fosters a deep sense of belonging and purposeful living. We move beyond aesthetics by engaging in a dialogue with our client's inner landscape, creating spaces and brand identities that reflect their authentic rituals, uphold personal continuity, and anchor a mindset of mindful intention.
Conscious Curation
We work with what is required and what exists, from strategic blueprints and aesthetic concepts to existing materials and thoughtfully sourced goods. Through meticulous direction, layering, and assemblage, we transform these elements into works that carry their histories forward while offering a clear, new vision.
Alliance for Shared Success
We believe the most powerful project development stems from total alignment. An invitation to form a genuine alliance where the client's vision, our team's expertise, and the project work in unison. We celebrate the synergy that transforms an idea into a tangible and impactful result, feeling that success is a collective achievement reflecting the shared effort and shared intention at every step of the journey.
Principal Designer & Founder
María Xosé Ortiz
María Xosé Ortiz is a Mexican architect, designer, and stylist with a multidisciplinary vision that weaves together her Mexican heritage through a contemporary approach. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she collaborates globally to create emotionally resonant projects through architecture, interiors, and styling. Established in 2015, her studio develops projects with a strong emotional value that provides solutions through design and aesthetics. She is inspired by art, photography, fashion, and nature, as well as finding beauty in atypical aspects.
Under a philosophy called Living Beautiful, María Xosé explores design's potential to elevate everyday experiences. Amid her creative action, she expounds the thought that no matter what lifestyle you lead, if you design it consciously, something extraordinary can be achieved. Having that level of awareness about the discipline allows you to fully enjoy the simplest pleasures of this temporal and spatial plane, and thus seek to raise the quality of life through the triumph of design.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture, 2015
Photography: Ale Moreno
Partnership & Commissions
Design and vision are all about alliance and exploring new creative territories. I love collaborating in new and interesting ways to create something truly special and tailored to your needs. If you have a specific idea or a project that requires an intentional and boundless approach, please reach out. I would love to discuss how we can work together one-to-one to bring your vision to life.
Learning and teaching
Our studio is a place for discovery, development, and sharing knowledge. Beyond my practice, I host special workshops and learning sessions focused on intentional design and creative strategy. I am always open to new teaching opportunities and collaborations. To find out more about upcoming workshops, head over to our events page. If you are interested in setting up a custom workshop or want to discuss learning opportunities for your team or community, please get in touch via our contact page.