Allison Whitt

About Allison Whitt

Allison is a licensed architect with over 15 years of experience in architecture, interior design, and fabrication. As Principal of DesignX Architecture + Interiors and Handbuilt Furniture + Fabrication, she leads both divisions of a woman- and veteran-owned business. Allison believes design should inspire and drive measurable business results. Known for her collaborative approach, she has led award-winning projects across multiple sectors. DesignX and Handbuilt provide integrated design and design-build solutions across hospitality, restaurant, commercial, multifamily, and luxury residential sectors.• – Interior design focused on ROI, aligning creativity with business goals.• – Custom fabrication, FF & E procurement, and specialty construction for quality and efficiency.Both divisions collaborate on turnkey projects, from design to fabrication and installation. Handbuilt also operates independently, offering flexible support for external teams and diverse project needs. We partner with clients across hospitality, restaurant, commercial, multifamily, and residential sectors. Projects include:• Hospitality – Boutique hotels and specialty projects for 4- and 5-star hotels.• Restaurants – Branded concepts (excluding national chains unless first-of-kind).• Commercial – Curated commercial spaces.• Multi-family – Affordable, market-rate, and luxury developments.• Luxury Residential – High-end custom homes (primarily Southern California).We prioritize clients who value thoughtful design, operational efficiency, and measurable ROI. We are purposefully boutique—not just in size but in mindset. Our smaller size allows for personalized service, senior-level involvement, and responsiveness larger firms lack.Our dual-division structure offers:• DesignX leads with creativity and strategic design,• Handbuilt specializes in custom fabrication and sourcing.Though Handbuilt and DesignX collaborate often, Handbuilt can also operate independently, offering tailored support for external teams.We foster long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring every project performs beautifully and efficiently?a••••••@designx-ai.com OR AND

Experience

1. Owner Principal

   Designx Architecture Interiors

   Jun 2015 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   DESIGNX provides tailored multi-disciplinary interior design services for hospitality + resorts, restaurants, multi-family communities and commercial projects.

Education

• University of Southern California

  B. Architecture, Architecture

  2001 — 2006

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Masters of Interior Architecture, Interior Architecture

  2011 — 2012

• Boston University

  College of General Studies

  2000 — 2001