Our Story

Makers Collective Design, founded in late 2023 by Sara Ianniciello, is anchored in a legacy shaped by 20+ years of hands-on design leadership and a philosophy rooted in narrative, craft, and innovation. What began as a founder-led studio has grown into a thoughtfully assembled team of design specialists who share Sara’s commitment to excellence and her vision for creating spaces that are both soulful and enduring.

Sara — a pragmatic visionary and global creative — is recognized for her work across mid- to high-end residential developments, boutique hotels, and hospitality environments. Known for leading award-winning design teams, she has been featured across industry publications as a thought leader and design authority.

The studio’s ethos reflects a fusion of elegance, innovation, craftsmanship, and a distinct coastal undercurrent — a reflection of Sara’s well-traveled perspective and innate understanding of how people live, connect, and experience space. Together, she and her team bring a disciplined yet imaginative approach to every project, prioritizing design integrity, schedule and budget efficiency, and strong partnerships with developers, clients, and collaborators.

Welcome to Makers Collective — a studio defined by vision and strengthened by collective expertise. Here, our team transforms spaces into immersive, meaningful experiences that challenge convention and set a new standard for inspired living.

Full Service Interior Design Studio & Advisory

-Pre-Design

-Conceptual Exterior Design

-Conceptual Landscape Design

-Branding Collaborations

-Marketing Collaborations

-Space Planning

-Concept Interior Design

-Schematic Interior Design

-3D Photorealistic Renderings

-Interior Flythroughs

-Hand Illustrations

-Design Development

-Construction Documentation

-Construction Administration

-FFE Specifications

-Custom Furniture & Millwork

-Art Consulting

-Procurement Services

-Model Units & Model Rooms

-Staging & Styling

-Art Direction

-Photography Direction

Developer / Residential

The Lantern House, 515 West 18th St., NYC

The Greenwich, 125 Greenwich St., NYC

Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Ave., NYC

The Rockwell, 218 West 103rd St., NYC

91 Leonard St., NYC

101 West 14th St., NYC

The Deermar Residences, 262 Ninth St., Brooklyn, NY

Hearthstone, 34-35 44th St., Astoria, NY

8 Court Square, Long Island City, NY

Skyline Tower, Long Island City, NY

Third at Bankside, Bronx, NY

Gemma Gramercy, 202 East 23rd St., NYC

The Shoreline, 2230 Cropsey Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Greenpoint Central, 75 Dupont St., Brooklyn NY

41 East 22nd Street Duplex, NYC

Various Private Residences: New York, New Jersey & California

Hotels & Restaurants

The Seagate Beach Club, Delray Beach, FL

Westin Jekyll, Jekyll Island, GA

Tribute Canal House of Georgetown, Washington, DC

George's Nephew Bar & Restaurant, NYC

Hyatt Regency, Bethesda, MD

Loews Hotel, Atlanta, GA

Fairmont Aqua, Chicago, IL

The Cove Spa, McCall, ID

Kimpton Eventi, NYC

Pride Mountain Winery & Cave, Napa Valley, CA