With a design philosophy that embodies international sophistication and a perspective that transcends regional boundaries, Satomi Yoshida-Katz crafts inspirational environments tailored to her clients' needs, schedules, and budgets. She is dedicated to original design and passionate about delivering high-quality solutions for her clients.
Satomi specializes in highlighting the project's identity and the client's vision, while engaging them throughout the design process. Her objective is to create elegant and inspiring environments that embody the client's lifestyles and values, all delivered within their financial parameters and timelines, while also honoring the environment, health, and quality of life. For many years, Satomi has committed herself to fostering more sustainable built environments and is devoted to promoting cultural diversity through inclusive design.
Moreover, Satomi seeks to incorporate a biophilic perspective into her designs, where the essence of life and nature is palpable within the space. She has been an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) since 1994 and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Satomi's numerous media appearances have been broadcast nationally in Japan, including on Kansai TV's "7 Rules," a feature documentary, and a business segment on Nikkei-CNBC news. Her work has been showcased in design exhibitions and in leading design publications around the world, particularly in the United States and Japan. She is the author of "Interiors For Life: Engaging and Retaining Clients Through Participatory Design" in Japan. Since 2014, Satomi has received the "Best of Houzz" awards for 12 consecutive years. She is also one of the featured designers in Florida Design Magazine's Art Basel Issue (Winter) 2023.
TARGET PROJECTS
High-End and Custom Residences
* New Construction, Renovation, Interior Architecture, and Interior Design
Resort and Vacation Properties and Penthouse Designs
International and Investment Property Designs
Hospitality Designs and Consultation
2005年、デザインスタジオYZDA(ワイ ゼット ディー エイ)を創業。ニュージャージー州、ニューヨーク州 、東京3拠点で活動中。YZDAのコンセプトは、タイムレスモダン。シンプルながらも飽きの来ない「ライフスタイル」に合わせた機能美と使い心地の良さを併せ持った実用的で空間デザインを目指す。また『洋と和の心』を表現したインテリアデザインに定評があり、著名人ら米国内を中心に幅広い顧客を持つ。レジデンシャルデザインを中心に、ホテルやレストランのコンセプトからプロデュースまで幅広い視点と実績で活躍中。インテリア建築デザイン:スペースプランニング、 家具デザイン、アートキュレーション、コンセプトから内装設計デザインなどを幅広く手掛けるトータルデザイナー。2014年から12年連続 『BEST OF HOUZZ』デザイン賞とサービス賞受賞。
Services Provided
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Art Selection, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Beds, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Custom Rugs, Custom Shelving, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Design Consultation, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Feng Shui Design, Furniture Selection, Garage Storage, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Office Design & Construction, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management
Areas Served
Berkeley Heights, Florham Park, Livingston, Madison, Millburn, Montclair, Morristown, New Providence, Newark, Scotch Plains, South Orange, Summit, Upper Montclair, Verona, West Orange, Westfield, Alpine, Tenafly, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Chatham, Chester, East Brunswick, East Hampton, Mahwah, Flanklyn Lakes, Cresskill, Ridgewood, Southhampton, Mantoloking, Englewood, Holmdel, Englewood Cliffs, Malboro, New York City, Miami, Morganville, Mountain Lakes, Scarsdale, Princeton, Closter, Ramsey, Short Hills, Bridgehampton, Woodcliff Lake, Woodland Park, Brooklyn, Saddle River, Essex Fells, Manhattan
Awards
ドキュメンタリー番組『7ルール』、日経CNBC 『夜エキスプレス』、日経新聞『人間発見』連載、朝日新聞社『フロントランナー』など掲載される。2023年〜2024年には全国46ヶ所で講演や講義を実践。新潮社『波』ベストセラー作家の山口周 X 吉田恵美さとみ対談など幅広く活動中。著書、ニューヨークのクライアントを魅了する「もう一度会いたい」と思わせる会話術(新潮社)刊行。国内外で企業に向けコンサルタント業務、デザイン顧問、講演&研修ワークショップ、学生向けメンターシップや執筆など活動領域を広げている。
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