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 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