Founder + Principal Designer
Sara is the mastermind behind the design. Since its establishment in 2017, BANDD/DESIGN has successfully executed over 170 residential projects, many of which have been recognized and published around the world. High-quality, approachable design is the driving force behind everything BANDD touches. In conjunction with her passion for interior design, Sara launched BANDD/DEVELOPMENT 2021 from a growing love for renovating and building beautiful homes and spaces throughout the Austin and Southern California areas, as well as nationwide. In late 2023, Sara founded and launched The Designer Alliance, a growing network of design professionals who gather together in the spirit of celebrating the design industry as a whole.
Prior to launching BANDD/DESIGN, Sara spent the first phase of her professional career in Los Angeles, working in the fast-paced entertainment and sports industries, as an executive at companies such as SXSW, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Her experience helps her deliver timeless, unique designs to her projects.
Sara, a University of Texas alum, has degrees in Corporate Communication and Interior Design. Some of Sara’s accolades include being named to the inaugural class of Fortune Magazine‘s Most Powerful Women {Next Gen}, one of Austin Monthly‘s Women to Watch for multiple years, one of the top 3 interior designers in the Austin area, and being nominated for an International Design & Architecture Award and HGTV‘s Designer of the Year. Additionally, she is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and the Female Founder Collective.
Sara is a mom to two spirited, hilarious teen girls and she splits her time between her hometown, Austin, and sunny Los Angeles.
At BANDD/DESIGN, we believe that design should feel effortless, interesting, and purposeful. We have bases in Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California but we find inspiration from everywhere – our travels, art, fashion, culture, and even our kids (of the furry and human variety!).
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Lead Designer + Project Manager
Arielle was born and raised in New Jersey. Her journey as a designer took root in her hometown of Princeton, a town that epitomizes both tradition and innovation. From there, Arielle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI), where her studies also included a minor in Visual Arts (Sculpture). The School of Architecture was where her design perspective evolved, allowing her to grasp spatial dynamics, material intricacies, and innovative structural concepts. This academic program shaped her capacity to seamlessly integrate aesthetics with intention, a skill that would guide her future endeavors. Currently, she is an interior designer who combines her education and surroundings to create functional and visually appealing spaces that match clients’ preferences and needs.
Design Assistant
Jenea’s passion for design began at a young age, especially during home renovations with her mother, which transformed a shared hobby into a gateway to the world of interior design. This early exposure sparked her desire to delve deeper into the field.
Director of Partnerships
Logan’s eye for style and aesthetics was cultivated by his early love of dance and art. He then performed ballet and modern works in locales such as Texas, Ohio, New York, and Cartagena, Colombia. He left his ballet training behind him in his early 20s to pursue a career in technology. He then spent 7 years at Meta’s Austin office, operationalizing machine learning models for online safety and crisis mitigation. After a calling to fulfil a more meaningful life and return to creative work, Logan departed from the tech industry and started project managing on a freelance basis. This led Logan to project manage House Beautiful Magazine’s 2025 Whole Home in Austin, Texas, where he met Sara, and the rest was kismet.