STUDIO TEAM
Our work is shaped by a small, intentional team of designers and collaborators who share a deep respect for material, atmosphere, and the stories objects carry. Drawing from backgrounds in global hospitality design and curation, the studio approaches each project with restraint, curiosity, and an eye for layered environments that feel both intentional and lived-in.
JAMIE WILLIAMS
Founder & Creative Director
Jamie Williams is the founder and creative director of Elysian Collective, leading both its hospitality studio and curated gallery practice, with a globally informed perspective.
With over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality interiors, she has worked on internationally recognized projects including Rosewood London, Belmond Hotel Maroma, and restaurant designs for Wolfgang Puck in Dubai and Singapore. Her background in global hospitality environments designing for tonychi & assoc. and Tara Bernerd & Partners informs the studio’s disciplined, layered approach to styling and soft renovation.
Jamie brings a strategic understanding of guest experience, brand positioning, and operational realities — ensuring that design decisions support both atmosphere and performance. Through Elysian Collective Studio, she partners with boutique hospitality brands to refine and elevate spaces with material depth, restraint, and longevity.
Michael Brown
Cofounder
Michael Brown co-founded Elysian Collective with a shared vision of connecting global craftsmanship to contemporary interiors.
With more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality design, her career spans international hotel, restaurant, and lifestyle projects across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. She began her work at Wilson Associates in New York and later held senior roles at leading firms including Gensler, Studio 11, and HKS, where she developed a thoughtful approach to spatial storytelling rooted in guest experience and material detail.
Michael’s hands-on design sensibility and global perspective helped shape the early curatorial ethos of Elysian Collective.
Today, she continues to contribute to the brand through select creative collaboration and ongoing support of its commitment to craftsmanship, artistry, and meaningful design.
Lexi Kinstle
Showroom & Studio Manager
Lexi brings a hospitality-driven perspective to the studio, supporting both showroom operations and day-to-day office management. She holds a Master’s degree in Hospitality Leadership and Operations from DePaul University and began her career in the boutique hotel industry, working with distinctive properties in Chicago and Austin.
Her background in guest experience and service informs her thoughtful approach to client interactions and studio operations. At Elysian Collective, Lexi helps cultivate a welcoming, polished showroom environment where designers and clients can explore the collection and engage with the studio’s work.
