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I am a Design Lead and Senior Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-end hospitality, F&B, and cultural interior projects across the UK and internationally. I excel at leading projects from concept through to completion, including concept design, FF&E direction, technical drawing packages, and on-site delivery. I balance creative vision with practical execution, taking full responsibility for client communication, coordination, and project delivery. I have extensive experience working independently as a freelance design lead and across studios on complex hospitality schemes. I regularly lead concept development, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design intent is translated into robust construction documentation and seamless delivery. My approach combines strong creative narrative with meticulous attention to technical feasibility and budget constraints, enabling successful outcomes for high-profile hospitality environments.…I am a Design Lead and Senior Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-end hospitality, F&B, and cultural interior projects across the UK and internationally. I excel at leading projects from concept through to completion, including concept design, FF&E direction, technical drawing packages, and on-site delivery. I balance creative vision with practical execution, taking full responsibility for client communication, coordination, and project delivery. I have extensive experience working independently as a freelance design lead and across studios on complex hospitality schemes. I regularly lead concept development, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design intent is translated into robust construction documentation and seamless delivery. My approach combines strong creative narrative with meticulous attention to technical feasibility and budget constraints, enabling successful outcomes for high-profile hospitality environments.

Mika Kanayama

Interior Designer, Designer, Production Designer, +4

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I am a Design Lead and Senior Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-end hospitality, F&B, and cultural interior projects across the UK and internationally. I excel at leading projects from concept through to completion, including concept design, FF&E direction, technical drawing packages, and on-site delivery. I balance creative vision with practical execution, taking full responsibility for client communication, coordination, and project delivery. I have extensive experience working independently as a freelance design lead and across studios on complex hospitality schemes. I regularly lead concept development, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design intent is translated into robust construction documentation and seamless delivery. My approach combines strong creative narrative with meticulous attention to technical feasibility and budget constraints, enabling successful outcomes for high-profile hospitality environments.…I am a Design Lead and Senior Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-end hospitality, F&B, and cultural interior projects across the UK and internationally. I excel at leading projects from concept through to completion, including concept design, FF&E direction, technical drawing packages, and on-site delivery. I balance creative vision with practical execution, taking full responsibility for client communication, coordination, and project delivery. I have extensive experience working independently as a freelance design lead and across studios on complex hospitality schemes. I regularly lead concept development, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design intent is translated into robust construction documentation and seamless delivery. My approach combines strong creative narrative with meticulous attention to technical feasibility and budget constraints, enabling successful outcomes for high-profile hospitality environments.

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I am a Design Lead and Senior Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience delivering high-end hospitality, F&B, and cultural interior projects across the UK and internationally.

I excel at leading projects from concept through to completion, including concept design, FF&E direction, technical drawing packages, and on-site delivery.

I balance creative vision with practical execution, taking full responsibility for client communication, coordination, and project delivery. I have extensive experience working independently as a freelance design lead and across studios on complex hospitality schemes.

I regularly lead concept development, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure design intent is translated into robust construction documentation and seamless delivery. My approach combines strong creative narrative with meticulous attention to technical feasibility and budget constraints, enabling successful outcomes for high-profile hospitality environments.

Skills

3D Design

Set Design

Experience Level

3D Design

Expert

Set Design

Expert

Language

Japanese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Lead / Senior Interior Designer at Independent / Freelance

July 1, 2018 - Present

Lead concept design development and client presentations; produce FF&E schemes, mood boards, visuals, and design proposals; prepare technical drawing packages, specifications, and schedules; manage client communication and consultant coordination; oversee site delivery and resolve design issues; lead multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion.

Freelance Lead Interior Designer at The Garden Cinema / Cinecentre (Covent Garden)

November 1, 2018 - August 1, 2025

Delivered the full interior architecture for a flagship independent cinema and 5-storey commercial workspace in Covent Garden. Led the detailed design of signature features, including the bespoke Art Deco box office, cinema bar, and main building reception; directed the creative strategy and material specification; coordinated complex technical requirements with MEP, consultants, and specialist suppliers; managed the site fit-out phase and contractor coordination through to successful completion.

Freelance Interior Designer at Hone Architecture and Design

April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Developed concept designs and spatial layouts; attended client and design meetings; produced planning, tender, and technical drawing packages; liaised with consultants, landlords, and contractors.

Interior Designer at Fusion Design and Architecture

February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018

Hospitality-focused design studio working on restaurants, bars, and cinemas; developed concept design through to detailed design; produced presentations, 3D visuals, and FF&E packages; created technical drawings and bespoke detailing packages; attended site meetings and supported project delivery.

Interior Designer at EDO Design and Construction

September 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Delivered projects from concept to completion; managed site coordination and construction delivery; produced planning applications and technical submissions.

Freelance Senior Interior Designer at Freelance / Independent

July 1, 2018 - Present

Freelance Interior Designer at Cinecentre Covent Garden

November 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019

Delivered the full interior architecture for a flagship independent cinema and 5-storey commercial workspace in Covent Garden. Led the detailed design of signature features, including the bespoke Art Deco box office; directed the creative strategy and material specification; coordinated complex technical requirements with consultants and specialist suppliers; managed the site fit-out phase and contractor coordination through to completion.

Interior Designer at HONE Architecture and Design

April 1, 2019 - Present

Worked within a design studio on hospitality and hotel projects. Developed concept designs and spatial layouts; attended client and design meetings; produced planning, tender, and technical drawing packages; liaised with consultants, landlords, and contractors.

Interior Designer at Hospitality Design Studio (Turtle Bay, Everyman Cinemas etc.)

February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018

Interior Designer for a hospitality-focused studio working on restaurants, bars, and cinemas. Developed concept design through to detailed design; produced presentations, 3D visuals, and FF&E packages; created technical drawings and bespoke detailing; attended site meetings and supported project delivery.

Interior Designer at Design & Build Environment

September 1, 2014 - Present

Interior Designer for hospitality, retail, and residential projects. Delivered projects from concept to completion; managed site coordination and construction delivery; produced planning applications and technical submissions.