Beginning her career in Interior Design 25+ years ago, Deana has spent her entire career immersed in the Interior Design & Product Development arenas. With both a Bachelors of Fine Art in Interior Architecture & Design and a Masters of Fine Art in Organizational Leadership, Deana brings a disciplined approach and creative leadership to each project she embarks on.
From the onset of her career, Deana worked within the design agency arena, designing residential homes for prominent builders. She went on to design furniture and products within the home dcor industry - and later progressed to designing high-end residential and hospitality spaces. Before launching her own all-encompassing design-build firm, she helped brand owners design and develop a wide array of Licensed and Consumer products including, Bedding, Bath, Home Dcor, Accessories and more. Deana continues to work with many "best in class" industry professionals, including world-renowned architects, artists, designers and a multitude of content providers and brand leaders.
Duffek is an award-winning designer. She is a member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), American Institute of Architects (AIA), IIDA (Commercial Interior Design Association), and the Art Directors Club (ADC). In her personal time, Deana is found around Laguna Beach with her dog, Charlie Angel.