designs by human.

Our project was comprehensive and very detailed and was a significant investment. Working with Joe and his team was a phenomenal experience and the end result is nothing short of spectacular. Joe is a gifted designer and communicator and has an innate ability to understand what you want and will love when you don't even fully understand it yourself. I cannot understate how much we enjoyed the process and how much we love our home and all of the thoughtful interesting details that Joe and his team included. It is a work of art and we are grateful every day to be able to enjoy the comfortable and beautiful home that they created for us.

Joe Human was wonderful to work with on the renovation of our Brooklyn co-op apartment in 2024. He has a keen design sense both for construction and furnishings, and we relied upon him and his team for everything from architectural plans to furniture selection. He gave us so much of his time to talk through the design of each room and we quickly learned to trust his professional judgment. We are so pleased with the renovation and never would have been able to do it without the help of Joe and his DBH team!

I love the originality in your work, you have great eye for the design and your idea are always so innovative.

Joe Human helped us with a redecoration project, and was absolutely terrific. He had great ideas, managed all the ordering, and supervised the work. He was always very responsive. We live in a NYC coop and it was not easy to get all the necessary permissions from the building to proceed with the work, but Joe helped us all the way. And then, when the first contractor we hired abandoned the job halfway through (nothing to do with Joe himself!) he put in far more time than we could have expected to help us find a new contractor and to bring the project to a successful conclusion. His costs were entirely reasonable. We couldn't be happier with him.

Joe Human has designed two Brooklyn coop apartments for me, and in both cases, the results were stunningly beautiful. First, I am grateful for his creative ideas for maximizing space, finishing difficult edges, and enhancing original features that take time and trouble. Next, his attention to detail -- scrutinizing every angle of the project and communicating with the contractor -- were invaluable. Finally, his personality makes him extremely easy to work with -- he is able to negotiate conflicts without ruffling feathers...important in NYC co-op buildings and when dealing with Landmarks Preservation Committee, as we had to. I would recommend Joe Human and Designs by Human to anyone, without hesitation.

Designs by Human is a life saver for any design needs for your house of business. Joe and his team are beyond amazing at what they do. Joe is kind, thoughtful, and his attention to details and care for his work is unmatched. Working with them was a dream, and I'll be sure to recommend them to everyone I know for any and all design needs.

Joe has great taste. The design is perfect and Joe is so nice. We really enjoy the corporation with Joe. Love it.

Joe is the best! I highly recommend Joe and his team. We used them for architectural design when we combined two apartments. Joe is easily to work with, always timely with his design and responding to the client, and most important works within your budget!!!

It’s easy to sing Joe Human’s praises. We had a stellar experience working with designs by human. This was our first foray into the world of interior design and we are so delighted we decided on designs by human. Joe helped make our home fantasty a reality with custom millwork, specialty accent lighting, luxe wallpaper, savvy furniture + accessories selections and “just right” paint colors. The results of our project are truly spectacular, but the process of working with Joe was also outstanding. He is the consummate professional - reliable, punctual, honest, a great listener and communicator and filled with endless ideas and creative solutions. He is also connected to many fabulous showrooms, vendors, contractors and specialty craftsmen which enhanced the experience. We look forward to working with Joe again and again on future projects in future homes!

Joe has an excellent eye for color and pattern. He and his team brought a high level of professionalism to my renovation. They came up with creative solutions to design dilemmas. I highly recommend Designs by Human for your renovation or interior design project.

Imagine for a minute arriving in the trawling metropolis of New York City with only three suitcases and a box. You immediately start work and then spend every other waking moment over days, weeks and perhaps months hunting down your perfect apartment only then faced with moving into a white box. Time poor, and faced with the interior design skills of a fifth grader, what do you do? Of course you begin your research online but very soon become absolutely inundated with the plethora of options available: Everything from complete turnkey services for the cost of an arm and two legs to the other extreme where you upload floor plans and without any consultation you’re provided with a list of items you need to purchase and not really sure it’s the look you’re going for in a space you want to call home . Then you find Joe from Designs by Human. Joe provided the perfect balance between complete turn key and internet email; a personalized Human approach just as his namesake suggests. With his consultative style Joe met with me and spent time understanding what I was looking for: A warm design and a space that would feel like home — likely a tough ask (just imagine a typical New York apartment and a design that accommodates a place for overseas guest, a space to entertain and a place to work from home) and a client (me) who’s likes to get involved and is hands on. But Joe with his incredible patience absolutely nailed it. An amazing design in such a small space filled with interesting artistic elements and features integrated throughout my home. It feels warm and personalized incorporating elements of “me”, is complimented by my guests, and is certainly something that I’d never have managed to accomplish by myself. So if you're looking for someone to help with your own project I'd really recommend getting in touch with Joe from Designs by Human. Thanks Joe. I’m really glad we met and thanks for all your help!

Excellent. Professional, courteous, smart and responds to communication in a timely manner (a big plus!). He was one of the only pros to actually follow up. Very easy to talk to.

Joe is a dynamic, creative, and innovative designer! I worked with Joe for many projects during my time at Poppin. Besides the fact that all of Joe's projects were extremely inspirational, I was particularly impressed with Joe's ability to translate the clients needs from their vision to real life. I miss working with Joe on projects and sincerely hope to work with him again the the future! I'm certain that the day I own a home or my own office, I will be calling him to help. I would recommend Joe, hands down, no reservations to anyone thinking of hiring a designer!

Designs by Human did an excellent job making my studio apartment both stylish and functional. I am loving the space; it is so perfect. Joe was very easy to work with and respectful of my taste, my preferences, my time, and my budget. I would hire this firm again and highly recommend it.

designs by human. not only created an amazing space for us but handled the project very professionally. They were willing to work within our budget, finished the project in a timely manner, and delivered the agreed upon product. I would recommend designs by human. to anyone interested in creating something unique, functional, and beautiful! The project turned out better than we could ever have imagined! Thanks Joe!

Joe at DBH is incredible to work with. He has vision, is creative and imaginative. He most recently worked on a bathroom renovation for us. What was old, dark and drab is clean, spa-chic and sophisticated. I love being in there! Joe envisions so much more than I can, even more than a lot of architects/designers do and is an outside-the-box thinker. It took me a while to trust wholeheartedly in his vision but now I rely his eye so much, he's my first call. No more spending hours and hours of time on the computer. My first thought is, "I'll ask Joe, he'll know what to do!" Joe has saved me so much time I can do more stuff - like write a nice review for him. Thanks, Joe!

Joe Human has an amazing eye coupled with the ability to create amazing work on tight budgets. He is a capable designer/contractor and I would reccomend him to anyone looking for a sense of style he is a master of the 'WOW' moment- he is a magician.