Kia ora, I’m Delicia Wipa, an interior designer and project lead based in Auckland, New Zealand, crafting environments for mid-to-high end residential, commercial, heritage restoration, multi-build developments and hotel projects. I blend site, context, and client vision with materiality to deliver curated design solutions grounded in Aotearoa’s cultural identity. I lead projects from concept through implementation, balancing design foundations with programming, budget, and stakeholder management.

Delicia Wipa _www.dwid.co.nz

Kia ora, I’m Delicia Wipa, an interior designer and project lead based in Auckland, New Zealand, crafting environments for mid-to-high end residential, commercial, heritage restoration, multi-build developments and hotel projects. I blend site, context, and client vision with materiality to deliver curated design solutions grounded in Aotearoa’s cultural identity. I lead projects from concept through implementation, balancing design foundations with programming, budget, and stakeholder management.

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Kia ora, I’m Delicia Wipa, an interior designer and project lead based in Auckland, New Zealand, crafting environments for mid-to-high end residential, commercial, heritage restoration, multi-build developments and hotel projects. I blend site, context, and client vision with materiality to deliver curated design solutions grounded in Aotearoa’s cultural identity.

I lead projects from concept through implementation, balancing design foundations with programming, budget, and stakeholder management.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder | Interior Designer | Project Lead at Delicia Wipa
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead design and delivery of residential, multi-build and commercial interior projects across Aotearoa. Develop full construction documentation, schedules, and specifications. Manage timelines, procurement, and on-site implementation. Coordinate clients, consultants, and trades.
Interior Designer | Lead Designer, Project Lead, Specification Specialist at Bonham Architecture & Interiors
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Delivered concept design, spatial planning, and FF&E for high-end projects. Managed supplier relationships and design library. Produced presentations, schedules, and procurement documentation. Collaborated with senior designers and the creative director.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at Unitec, Auckland
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Exchange Programme at RMIT, Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Bachelor of International Communication at Unitec, Auckland
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Qualifications

Best Design Awards Finalist - Nga Aho Student Category
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Nga Puhi Education Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Kate Edgar Educational Trust Award
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other
    paper Portfolio

    Features residential, hotel and commercial projects showing comprehensive abilities.