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MAKERS COLLECTIVE
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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.

Our Services

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

* Completed Projects As Design Director at Previous Firms MAWD & Whitehall

Developer / Residential


The Orson, 402 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

* 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

Glimpse of our Manhattan Project: 162 East 36th street

Lobby

Play Lounge

Library

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."


Maya Angelou

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