I'm Montse Merino, a Barcelona-born interior designer based in Sydney. My practice is rooted in interior architecture with a focus on spatial thinking, materiality and environmentally responsive, human-centered design. I work across studio, retail and client-facing environments, translating briefs into spaces that are both functional and inviting. I collaborate closely with teams and clients to develop thoughtful concepts through research, prototyping and hands-on delivery, always aiming to create environments that feel true to people and place.

Montse Merino

I'm Montse Merino, a Barcelona-born interior designer based in Sydney. My practice is rooted in interior architecture with a focus on spatial thinking, materiality and environmentally responsive, human-centered design. I work across studio, retail and client-facing environments, translating briefs into spaces that are both functional and inviting. I collaborate closely with teams and clients to develop thoughtful concepts through research, prototyping and hands-on delivery, always aiming to create environments that feel true to people and place.

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I’m Montse Merino, a Barcelona-born interior designer based in Sydney. My practice is rooted in interior architecture with a focus on spatial thinking, materiality and environmentally responsive, human-centered design. I work across studio, retail and client-facing environments, translating briefs into spaces that are both functional and inviting.

I collaborate closely with teams and clients to develop thoughtful concepts through research, prototyping and hands-on delivery, always aiming to create environments that feel true to people and place.

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Work Experience

Interior Design Specialist at West Elm
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Client and trade consultations; space planning and furniture layouts.
FF&E Designer at Bowerbird Interiors
January 1, 2026 - Present
FF&E selection and residential project staging; on-site coordination, delivery supervision and quality control.
Interior Stylist at Bowerbird Interiors
January 1, 2026 - Present
Space planning and furniture layouts; on-site coordination and staging support.
Interior Design Intern at Sage Interior Design Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Space planning and documentation assistance; material research and schedules support.
Interior Design Journalist at RBA – El Mueble Magazine
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Interior design research; editorial writing and documentation.
Visual Merchandiser at Uniqlo
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Store layout implementation; visual displays setup and in-store presentation.
Diversity & Inclusion Program Leader at Nike Inc.
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Development of D&I campaigns; inclusive spatial strategies and visual initiatives; cross-team coordination and program delivery.
Bedroom Designer at IKEA
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Bedroom space planning; joinery documentation support; trade and customer consultations.

Education

Diploma of Interior Design at Sydney Design School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at Education, QLD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Journalism at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Sustainability in Construction
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Women in Construction
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bamboo Engineering, BambooU (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail