Deborah Ramos Squires

About Deborah Ramos Squires

I’m a hospitality design leader, Senior Design Manager at The Melting Pot Restaurants…

Experience

1. Owner Principal Designer

   Redux

   Jan 2010 — Present · Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, US

   Founder and Principal Designer of a hospitality-focused studio specializing in restaurants—from independent concepts to large-scale rollouts. I work with brands to craft spaces that tell their story, elevate guest experience, and drive performance through strategic, beautiful design.What I do:Lead the full design process—from concept development to construction documentation—across new builds, remodels, and brand refreshes.Partner directly with owners, chefs, and operators to translate vision and operations into memorable spatial experiences.Specialize in FFE, lighting, architectural detailing, signage integration, and material selection—always grounded in function and guest flow.Deliver pitch decks, mood boards, test fits, and renderings that help secure buy-in and bring projects to life.Oversee consultant coordination, permitting, landlord negotiations, and contractor engagement to move projects from vision to reality.Provide creative direction on brand identity, environmental graphics, and digital touchpoints that enhance the guest journey.Guide growing brands through scalable design strategies and rollout planning to maintain consistency as they expand.Stay ahead of hospitality trends, sustainability shifts, and evolving guest expectations to keep client spaces competitive and compelling.Whether it\'s a neighborhood wine bar or a national fast-casual concept, I bring deep restaurant experience and a hands-on, collaborative approach that makes great design feel effortless—and inevitable.

Education

• Academy of Art University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts