Satomi Yoshida-Katz (Founder and Principal Interior Designer) ASID Allied

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With a design philosophy that speaks to international sophistication and a point of view that transcends regional borders, Satomi Yoshida-Katz creates inspirational environments tailored to the client's needs, schedule, and budget. Satomi is committed to creating original designs and is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions for her clients. Satomi specializes in bringing the project's identity and the client's vision to the forefront and engages them throughout the design process. Her goal is to create sophisticated and inspirational environments that reflect the client's lifestyles and values, all delivered within their budgets and schedules while respecting the environment, health, and quality of life. Satomi has devoted itself to creating more sustainable built environments for many years. She is also dedicated to fostering cultural diversity through inclusive design. Additionally, Satomi endeavors to bring a biophilic perspective into her designs where the forces of life and nature are palpable within the space. Satomi is an allied American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) member since 1994 and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Her numerous media appearances have aired nationally in Japan, including Kansai TV's 7 Rules, a feature documentary, and a business segment on Nikkei-CNBC news. Satomi's work has been featured in design exhibitions and has appeared in leading design publications worldwide, particularly in the United States and Japan. She is an author of Interiors For Life 〜 Engaging and Retaining Clients Through Participatory Design〜 in Japan. For 11 consecutive years since 2014, Satomi has received the" Best of Houzz" awards. She is one of the featured designers at Florida Design, the Art Issue (winter) 2023.