T Delia

About T Delia

I’ve always believed that great design is about more than aesthetics. It’s about emotion, memory, and magic. It’s the scent of jasmine when you step into a courtyard. The quiet confidence of a perfectly lit lounge. The feeling of being both seen and transported. These are the kinds of moments I’ve spent my career crafting.For over 15 years, I’ve shaped immersive hospitality environments as both a firm owner and a design director. From boutique gems like to large-scale branded residences, my work blends storytelling with strategic thinking. I understand the power of materiality and scale, yes but I also understand operations, code, guest psychology, and brand evolution. That balance of vision and execution is my sweet spot.What sets me apart? I bring more than design credentials to the table. I’m a former attorney turned interior architect. I’ve led diverse teams, launched product lines, and delivered interior design solutions under real-world constraints and ever-shifting ownership priorities. I speak the language of concept and construction, and I know how to align dreamers, doers, and decision-makers.I’m based in Washington, DC, but I live in the world. An international project with 60+ travel days a year? Count me in. I’m ready to get on a plane, roll up my sleeves, and contribute meaningfully to brands, corporate environments and residences.

Experience

1. Design Director

   Nehmer And Hvs Design

   Sep 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead the interior design team and drive the firm’s creative vision through all project phases.Advance design standards that reflect innovation and quality and ensure design excellence.Mentor and develop young designers.Serve as liaison with clients and key stakeholders.Manage project budgets and other project financials.Lead design presentations.Contribute to company growth strategies.Guide in creative direction and uphold HVS’s commitment to human-centered design. Seek recognition through prestigious industry awards.Lead design reviews and oversee strategic workload allocation. Support diversity, continuing education, and industry engagement.Align design milestones with project schedules in collaboration with project managers. Ensure seamless project delivery, integrating consultant expertise.Support marketing efforts through proposals, presentations, and design narratives. Align design efforts with budgets and schedules to maintain financial performance. Contribute to workload projections and efficient resource management.

Education

• Drexel University

  MS, Interior Architecture and Design

  2005 — 2008

• Rider University

  B.A, Psychology

• Widener University Schools of Law

  JD, Tax Law, Business Organizations, International Law

Skills

• Residential Design
• Ff&E
• Drawing
• Lighting
• Design Research
• Salons
• Design Development
• Rendering
• Autocad
• Exhibit Design
• Concept Development
• Art
• Concept Design
• Illustration
• Residential Homes
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Retail Design
• Furnishings
• Excellent Space Planning
• Space-Planning
• Sketching
• Concept Art
• Construction Management
• Architectural Drawings
• Renovation
• Interior Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Interior Architecture
• Illustrator
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Architecture
• Space Planning
• Design Conceptualization
• Graphic Design
• Indesign
• Furniture
• Floor Plans
• 3d Rendering
• Client and Vendo Relations