Sara Touijer
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER AND OWNER OF TOUIJER DESIGNS
Since founding Touijer Designs in 2012, Sara Touijer has built a high touch, client oriented design studio by creating stunning spaces, reflecting clients’ passions and dreams while significantly improving their everyday experience of living in their homes. We are passionate about great design.
The studio maintains an experienced, highly qualified and dynamic team of Interior Designers, Architects & Project Managers specializing in multiple aspects of design. You have full access to the combined skills an extensive network of highly skilled artisans, consultants, and construction experts who deliver the consummate design experience as you watch your dreams become realities, almost effortlessly.
Sara's love and knowledge of construction and its processes make her the perfect advocate and guide during your renovations. This depth of knowledge has empowered the delivery of a wide variety of projects for a diverse array of clients, budgets and levels of specifications and intensity. Our clients’ wants and needs are translated into a living design that not only satisfies, but also reflects who they are.
Megan Kramer
Business Development Manager, Textile Designer
Megan has an extensive background in sales, production management, and textile design. She grew up with a love of sewing and design which lead her to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Fibers from SCAD. She harnessed her sales and production skills as the Operations Manager and Garment Production Manager for a multiline women’s boutique in Soho. Megan then became a Hospitality Project Manager at Schumacher. She designed textiles and managed high-volume hospitality sales for projects all over the world. She is thrilled to join the Touijer Designs team and to have a role in accomplishing Sara’s ambitions for her business.
Emily Cuevas
Project Manager
Emily Cuevas is known for her positivity and creative approach to solving problems. Born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Emily grew up constantly inspired by touring new construction homes and visiting antique shops. Even at a young age, she was able to visualize a finished project with just a single introduction to a space.
After moving to New York in 2008, Emily started her career navigating different aspects of the fashion industry. This career journey gave her the tools and knowledge to excel in managing different projects, but ultimately, it was her career transition working with a real estate development company where she felt ignited and inspired to work with Interior Design. Now working as the Project Manager for Touijer Designs, she is excited to learn and grow with Sara and the team.
Julie Kunzman
Artist, Illustrator & Designer
Julie is a watercolor artist with a passion for interiors and an eye for interior design. She has a strong attraction to bold colors, isn’t afraid to mix patterns, and strongly believes in the power of visual storytelling by building vignettes to add personality to each room.
Julie’s background in styling and love for fabrics can be attributed to her early career in retail merchandising and buying in Manhattan for Barneys New York on Madison Avenue. She then learned all about the textile world while working at Schumacher to learn the ins and outs of the construction and design for wallpaper and fabrics for hospitality spaces. Julie also spent time on the in house interior design team at The Wing. She is excited to be working with Touijer Designs and learn from Sara, especially all about construction - the true bones of any good design.
Amila de Alwis
3D Artist, Rendering Expert
Amila de Alwis is an integral part of the team, providing dynamic, realistic renderings for Touijer Designs projects. Though he is located in Sri Lanka, with over 10 years plus of experience in 3D modeling, Lighting, Rendering and UV Unwrapping, he is able to modify renderings to incorporate new suggestions easily, with a quick turnaround time. Amila's skills enhance the quality of design presentations and visualizations of a space. He is continually learning new techniques, striving to enhance the quality of the renderings while keeping pace in this ever exciting field.
Travis Pearman
Internet Wizard, Rock Star, Guru
Travis Pearman is our internet wizard providing us consulting and service through his firm STLR Digital Agency. Travis & STLR build our websites and marketing strategies and help us achieve our success online. Besides being an internet guru, Travis is a musician and plays in several amazing bands. Travis enjoys reading, playing with his daughter, and building successful businesses.