I'm Ana Lalinde, a creative, confident and passionate designer with more than 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, leading all facets of the design process from concept, development, detailing to completion. I offer a strong creative flair for concept design, detailing and presentations. I can work independently or as part of a professional team and enjoy building strong relationships with clients and suppliers. My portfolio includes luxury international hotel design & décor, high-end residential design & décor, custom furnishing design, FF&E concepts, space planning and detailed drawings, plus research into new materials, fittings and finishes. I am proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and MS Office.

Ana Lalinde

I'm Ana Lalinde, a creative, confident and passionate designer with more than 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, leading all facets of the design process from concept, development, detailing to completion. I offer a strong creative flair for concept design, detailing and presentations. I can work independently or as part of a professional team and enjoy building strong relationships with clients and suppliers. My portfolio includes luxury international hotel design & décor, high-end residential design & décor, custom furnishing design, FF&E concepts, space planning and detailed drawings, plus research into new materials, fittings and finishes. I am proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and MS Office.

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I’m Ana Lalinde, a creative, confident and passionate designer with more than 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, leading all facets of the design process from concept, development, detailing to completion. I offer a strong creative flair for concept design, detailing and presentations.

I can work independently or as part of a professional team and enjoy building strong relationships with clients and suppliers. My portfolio includes luxury international hotel design & décor, high-end residential design & décor, custom furnishing design, FF&E concepts, space planning and detailed drawings, plus research into new materials, fittings and finishes. I am proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and MS Office.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Architectural Designer (Freelance) at AL DESIGNS
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Design briefs, conceptual design, space planning, working drawings & liaison with suppliers. Site meetings, assistance with site measurements & documentation (including photography). Preparation of samples boards. Achievements: 52 Princes Street, Watsonia (Stage 1 – Pantry Unit, Walk in Robe, Paint, Carpet); Deemed to perform consulting – Studio Office Design; Medellin – Colombia “River’s Park Apartments” Type E – Renovation & Furniture Selection.
FF&E Designer at MOVE-IN STUDIO
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Concept design, plan take-off, space planning & layouts; Design & development of FF&E Schedules with detailed specifications; Mood board & graphic design direction; Custom layouts and plan development; Supplier liaison in relation to selections, manufacture & procurement; Value management & project management as required; Client account management – multi-residential projects including Hotels, BTR & PBSA; Styling & on-site interior design direction.
Interior Designer at BAR STUDIO
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Interior design specializing in International Projects; Sourcing materials, furniture & equipment; Concept & material mood boards for luxury environments (Sydney & Mexico); Deep research of country aesthetics & cultures; Supplier liaison (national & international); Development of internal design communication package with floors, ceiling & wall finishes, furniture, fabrics, hardware, sanitary & equipment, lighting, décor & curator items; Collaboration & handover with project & operation teams.
Architectural Designer (Freelance) at AL DESIGNS
August 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021
Design briefs, conceptual design, space planning, working drawings & liaison with suppliers; Site meetings, assistance with site measurements & documentation; Preparation of samples boards; Design concept and assistance with project budgeting; Assistance to clients choosing furniture that was consistence with the design, preferences & budget.
Interior Designer at WEYLANDTS
May 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Design concepts and layout planning; Client management, briefing and presentations; Sample boards & onsite coordination; Collaboration with the sales consultants to deliver design solutions on time, budget and accordingly to the customer expectations.
BDM - Business Development Manager at CENTRA COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
March 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013
Client briefing, presentations, liaison with suppliers and onsite coordination; Preparing samples boards, space planning and CAD documentation; Providing budget estimates, cost planning and valuable design advice to clients; Engaging during construction phase to provide a full cost management and audit service.
Interior Designer at PATRICK MICELI ARCHITECTS
June 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Actively participating in the development of High-end residential projects from Town Planning, Working Drawings to interiors; Producing accurate and timely documentation and specifications for the different stages of the projects; Providing creative ideas to address the client’s needs; Assisting with color, fittings and fixtures selection; Participating in meetings with clients & suppliers; Assisting with site measures and guiding builders to interpret plans.
Interior Designer at EDGAR PIRROTTA ARCHITECTS
September 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Interior Design and Multi-residential; Estimating material requirements and color coordination; Presenting designs for approval to clients and architects; Developing schematic furniture layouts to determine practical requirements and project limitations; Marketing drawings & boards with materials.
Interior Designer at LSA ARCHITECTS
June 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009
Conceptual and detailed designs, sketches and documentation; Fittings and fixtures schedules, appliance and interior finishes schedules; Documentation for CD, DD and tender.
Interior and Furniture Designer at MATISSE DESIGN
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Led the design and sales process in this small furniture manufacturing company dealing with more than 40 projects per month; Delivered custom making furniture and interior products; Developing concepts & documentation; Assisting with the opening and operation of a large and busy modern furniture showroom.

Education

Diploma of Interior Design at Swinburne University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Architecture at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana – Medellin, COL
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category 2020-2021
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Royal Institute of British Architects (R.I.B.A.) recognition
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment