Studio Grey

team

the team

We believe it’s not just about the end-result; it’s the journey along the way. Through dependable communication, we provide imaginative design solutions for exceptional spaces and captivated clients.

Founded in 2013, and with a combined 40+ years of experience in hospitality, multifamily and workplace design, our talented team is uniquely equipped for projects of various scopes and sizes.

Outside of the Twin Cities, collectively our team brings diverse backgrounds from living & working in Phoenix, Seattle, and Dallas. Working with high profile clients such as Amazon, Microsoft, and WeWork, helped expand our national breadth of knowledge and how each city requires curated ideas specific to each location.

 
 

Amanda Maday

owner • design director

i’m…the founder and design director of studio grey with over 20 years of commercial design experience.

i always…infuse hospitality in every project.

i think…the influence a brand has on its spatial environments can enhance the overall user experience.

i love…exploring new hotels. and watching scary movies, 100%.

i drink…coffee, water, coffee, repeat. then top it off with an old-fashioned.

i think…working in television design is a fun side gig!

 

brooke smalley

senior interiors • project manager

i’m…an optimistic realist,  a maker,  and a designer who sees every project as a story waiting to be told.

i always...hunt for the perfect “thing” (light, tile, art piece) for each project. finding items that bring the concept to life brings so much joy.

i love...cooking while listening to my current favorite artist or podcasts.

i drink...coffee, water, red wine.

i think...design is in the details. a thoughtfully designed space just feels good to be in.

jordan brookens

project architect • project manager

i’m…a person who feels that time is our most valuable resource and try not take it for granted.

i always…want to know the project’s timeline and budget. 

i love…supporting creative ideas to make them a reality. and, a day with no plans that starts with coffee in the sun.

i drink…coffee, wine, and whatever cocktail my husband wants me to try that week, day, or hour.

i think…being clear is kind.

 

valerie courtney

interiors

i’m…a creative, passion-driven designer that loves solving whatever puzzle is put in front of me.

i always...overshare pretty much everything about my life.

i love...a solid to-do list, an upbeat playlist, and being surrounded by an excess of plants.

i drink...vanilla lattes and moscow mules.

i think...vibes can be cultivated through good design. people remember how a space made them feel more than how it looked.

EMMA EMCH

interiors

i’m…a detail-oriented optimist who aims to design emotion-evoking spaces.

i always…sing in the car!

i love…the color brown, a sweet treat, and my dogs.

i drink…midwest martinis, i am from wisconsin after all. 

i think…lighting can make or break a design. no "big lights"! i also think every space deserves an "instagrammable" moment. 

could be you!

architectural technician

i’m…joining the team soon

i always…design hospitality projects

i love…all things design.

i drink…in all the information to make an excellent technical set.

i think…i could be a valuable team member for studio grey.