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
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 restaurants & hotels. and scary movies, 100%.
i drink…coffee, water, coffee, repeat.
i think…working in television design is a fun side gig!
shannon hart
i’m…an organized observer and solution-finder who finds joy in well-integrated design elements.
i always...pick up frogs when i see them!
i love...the light at dawn and dusk. and being outdoors!
i drink...almost anything, but really enjoy water. and wine. and coffee.
i think...smiles are the best addition to any space.
future architect
i’m…a design focused architect looking to join a creative team.
i always…keep an organized task list & follow through on deliverables.
i love…designing hospitality focused spaces.
i drink…in the positive energy each day can bring.
i think…being part of a boutique design firm is good for my soul & career.
valerie courtney
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
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.