Meet Gia, owner and founder of OC&D Design Studio!

Born and raised in Utah, at the ripe age of 17, Gia moved to the far-away and wonderful land of L.A. to study at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising where she was proclaimed “Utah girl™”.  Upon graduating with a degree in interior design, she started her career in the event production industry focusing on corporate events.  However, after several years, she made the switch to kitchen & bath design where she discovered a true passion and had the pleasure of designing high-end custom homes for former politicians, tech moguls, CEO’s, and TV personalities.  Gia’s background working in different design fields, as well as with clients from around the world, has given her an appreciation for different cultures as well as conscientious design.

Last, but definitely not least, Gia is passionate about educating consumers on hiring qualified and educated designers because designing a home encompasses much more than color and furniture selection. Building codes, human nature, ADA standards, textile lifespan testing, and so much more should be considered in the process of building your home. Currently, Gia is a LEED Green Associate, serves on the NKBA/National Kitchen & Bath Association committee, and is in the active process of becoming a CKBD/Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer as well as obtaining her NCIDQ/National Council for Interior Design Qualification.

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Now, Gia would rather tell you about the real her!
•She lives off of lists
•She despises the term decorator
•She is precise, meticulous, and OCD
•She believes everyone has a seat at the table — all ideas are welcome
•She believes in a thorough design process up front
•She will triple check a design before executing
•She believes in good business
•She can’t keep a coffee maker in the house or she will drink an unhealthy amount and start to hear colors
•She is allergic to winter and cold weather