MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Melissa has built her reputation in the industry for innovative thinking, inspirational concepts, and an exceptional aesthetic. As Senior Vice President of Design & Product Development for major NYC retailers, Melissa worked with several fashion and celebrity icons to create and define their brands and product for home decor, bedding, textiles, as well as apparel. Since 2000, Melissa has traveled extensively thru out the world to identify trends, product selections, and design opportunities. And worked along side factories to ensure quality of execution. She is driven by a love of art and interiors, passion for quality and details, and the journey of making her clients dreams come true.
“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that's why it's so complicated."
- Paul Rand
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Bea collaborated with Melissa to create Context Design in 2019 and acts as Project Lead. She manages interior projects from ideation to actualization. As a New York City native, Bea has worked with artists from the US and Europe to develop original artwork to be sold within the apparel and home industries for textile and print development for 20 years. She maintains on-going relationships with her clients and has a keen eye for color and attention to detail. She focuses on neutral colors, natural materials, and soft textures. With her background in textile design, Bea is the lead in the product selection process, on site renovation oversight, managing workflow, and project status - And ensures all deliverables are met for client satisfaction.
“I think that people want to feel good in a space...On one hand its about shelter, but its also about pleasure.”
- Zaha Hadid
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. If you would like to collaborate on a project, please advise your needs, and we’ll gladly get back to you to set up a meeting.
