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Step into a world where interiors flow effortlessly into exteriors, where architecture and artistry move in unison to shape spaces that linger in memory. Introducing the 2025 DESIGN MINDS — a curated collective of South Florida’s most visionary creators, the tastemakers redefining how we live, feel and experience design.
October 27, 2025 | Words by Yoshi Sanz | People

Adriana Lacruz

As the founder of FL Interiors and Lacruz Design Studio, Adriana Lacruz has been leading high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects across the U.S. and internationally since 2015. “My earliest memory of design goes back to childhood, when my father gave me a LEGO set,” she says. “I would spend hours creating and reimagining spaces, fascinated by how shapes could transform into something functional and beautiful.” Her aesthetic is refined minimalism — clean lines, timeless elegance, and a sense of calm. “I enjoy creating interiors that feel curated yet inviting, where every piece contributes to a balanced and harmonious atmosphere,” she says. “Design is not only about creating beautiful interiors — it’s about crafting experiences that reflect how people want to live.”; FL-DesignStudio.com. Photos by Gabriel Volpi

Ivonne Ronderos

Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Ivonne Ronderos always knew she wanted to create something meaningful. In 2004, she founded DKOR Interiors, not just to design beautiful spaces, but to bring empathy, high-quality service, and a thoughtful approach to every client’s journey of creating their dream home. Under her leadership, DKOR has grown from a small studio into a world-class design firm with projects around the globe. “I’ve always had a strong intuition for style and an instinct for when something feels right or not, and over the years, I’ve refined it through hands-on experience, global design explorations, and a dedication to learning,” she says. “Today, I focus on making interior design a deeply personal, collaborative, and client-centered experience, guiding each person through a process that feels intentional and transformative.”; DKORinteriors.com. Photos by Anayeli Carrillo

Taize Monteiro

Acclaimed for harmoniously blending modern aesthetics with rich cultural influences, Taize Monteiro has more than a decade of experience crafting sophisticated and welcoming interiors that reflect her clients’ personalities and lifestyles. Her portfolio extends beyond private residences and commercial spaces into the world of luxury yacht interiors, where she creates bespoke, high-end environments tailored to life at sea. “My designs are globally inspired,” she says. “My education and travels bring together European sophistication, Brazilian warmth, and contemporary American elegance in an eclectic yet cohesive way, with luxury and soul.”; TaizeMonteiro.pro. Photos C/O Taize Monteiro

Carlos Prio-Touzet

Known for his modern, sculptural, and cinematic approach to architecture, Carlos Prio-Touzet, AIA, blends mathematics, proportion, and craft with a love of storytelling, science and literature. As the Co-Founder & Principal of Touzet Studio, his work has been recognized with numerous honors, including Architect of the Year and the AIA Miami Silver Medal, and continues to shape the dialogue around contemporary subtropical design. “My favorite part of the process is the design exploration itself — the act of creating and shaping an idea — and then watching it come together,” he says. “I love working through details with expert craftsmen, where concept and craft meet and the architecture truly comes alive.”; TouzetStudio.com. Photos by DBOX

Jesus Pacheco Moscoso

A renowned Landscape & Interior Designer, Author & International Speaker celebrated for his holistic philosophy of “spiritual design,” Jesús Pacheco Moscoso was born in Peru, where he discovered his passion for creativity and nature early on, shaping his deep connection between art, culture, and energy. His work blends sustainability, harmony and soul. A former Telemundo presenter and current Televisa Univision contributor, he uses media to share his message of conscious living. “My golden rule is that design must always honor both the soul of the space and the people who inhabit it,” he says. “Beyond aesthetics, design is also about energy, it holds the power to heal, inspire, and elevate the way we live.”; JesusPacheco.com. Photos by Xue Riveros

Laila Frant Colvin

Throughout her versatile career, Laila Frant Colvin of 2id Interiors has designed everything from single rooms to entire homes and condos. With her creative spark, attention to detail and out-of-the-box approach, she is a “self-taught” interior design success story. Her professional and educational background stems from fashion and graphic design, having developed patterns and designs for international brands including GAP, Nordstroms, Victoria’s Secret and Hallmark. She seamlessly transitioned her art education and experience to interior design, training herself when she purchased and remodeled an old home in Hollywood, Florida. “Design has always felt natural to me — like it was in my DNA,” she says. “Every project is an opportunity to push boundaries and create spaces that truly inspire.”; 2idInteriors.com. Photos by Toddy Holland

Olga Cotofana

Known for her keen eye and ability to create spaces that tell a story, Olga Cotofana is a visionary in the world of luxury residential design in South Florida. As Senior Director of Design & Architecture at PMG, she oversees all aspects of the design process for their residential buildings from concept to final execution. She has designed several of PMG’s most notable and illustrious projects including One Twenty Brickell Residences, Twenty Sixth & 2nd Wynwood Residences, and the Elser Hotel & Residences. With a career spanning several decades, she has honed in on her interior design craft and developed a reputation for excellence. “I think that nature is the best designer, and I try to find ways to incorporate natural elements in my designs,” she says. “I strive to create spaces that feel both elevated and livable while reflecting the essence of the natural world.”; PropertyMG.com. Photos c/o PMG

Andrea Anez

For most of her life, Andrea Anez has been captivated by how environments shape our emotions and daily rituals. “I always knew I was meant to create spaces that inspire,” she says. Today, her aesthetic blends luxury and timeless elegance with bold, intentional choices, mixing textures, rich color palettes and statement pieces to craft interiors that are sophisticated, memorable and transformative. An additional aspect of her work is Astrological Interior Design, a unique approach she developed that aligns the energy of a space with a client’s personality and life goals. “By analyzing a client’s natal chart, I create interiors that support well-being, personal growth and a deeper connection with the spaces they inhabit, making each project highly personalized and meaningful.”; AndreaAnezInteriors.com. Photos by Camila Funes

Tamara Feldman

Born in Mexico City, Tamara Feldman grew up surrounded by color, rhythm and heritage. Just outside in Valle de Bravo, her mother built a home that seemed to grow from the earth itself, a space where creativity had no borders. Her grandmother, a gifted painter known for capturing emotion in the smallest details, instilled in her the beauty of observation. Today, Feldman’s own artistry is a fusion of that rich Mexican upbringing and the refined minimalism she absorbed while living and studying in Tokyo — a balance of depth and detail that defines her work. “Design is storytelling,” she says. “Every element carries meaning, and as the designer, you’re the author, and if it aligns with the narrative, it will resonate and be felt.”; TamaraFeldman.com. Photos c/o The Puente Group

Christine Ho

With a design aesthetic defined by a balance of luxury, innovation and functionality, Christine Ho places a strong emphasis on creating visually stunning yet deeply personal spaces. Her work stands out for its use of premium materials, plush furnishings, and meticulous planning that delivers statement-making interiors tailored to each client’s lifestyle. “Each project is a partnership with my clients,” she says. ”A collaborative spirit is the golden rule of design — it extends to relationships with artisans, craftspeople, and industry partners, to bring even the most ambitious design concepts to life.”; ChristineHoInteriors.com. Photos by Al Torres

Daniel Dana Roffe

An acclaimed architect and visionary passionate about sustainable urban development, Daniel Dana Roffe is committed to transforming ideas into spaces that go beyond functionality to become true expressions of art and purpose. His professional path has taken him across Mexico, New York, Spain and Miami, yielding a global perspective he infuses in everything he does. Fluent in English, Spanish and Hebrew, he’s built relationships and collaborations across borders. “In modern architecture, both function and form must be balanced to create spaces that are not only practical but also visually appealing,” he says. “When the purpose of a space is considered alongside its aesthetic qualities, the result is a design that truly meets user needs and stands the test of time.”; ConceptoTallerDeArquitectura.com. Photos by Silvia Olvera

Anastasia Kasparyan

After completing more than 150 projects worldwide, Anastasia Kasparyan believes the future of design lies in personalization. “Clients are seeking interiors that tell their story — through one-of-a-kind furniture, art, and materials that cannot be replicated,” she says. “At the same time, sustainability and smart technologies will continue to shape our approach, ensuring that luxury is not only beautiful, but responsible and forward-thinking.” Above all trends, true sophistication will always yield spaces that feel timeless, soulful and deeply human. “Each project is a story written in stone, fabric, and light,” she says. “It is a true reflection of the people who call it their own.”; KasparyInteriors.com. Photos by Ira Juke

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