Born from a once-worn wedding dress, Second Bloom transforms a single-use garment into a sculptural pendant light that embodies renewal and sustainability. Created by AP+I Design in partnership with BCCI for Chairity 2025, the piece drew inspiration from Van Gogh’s Wheat Field with Cypresses and helped raise $7,250 to support community-driven organizations.

We’re proud to announce the promotion of Elizabeth Utley Hagerty to Associate Principal. A steady force at AP+I, Elizabeth has streamlined processes, mentored teams, and provided thoughtful guidance to clients and colleagues alike. In her new role, she carries the responsibility of ensuring our work reflects the highest standards of quality and integrity—upholding AP+I’s commitment to excellence, meaningful design, and trusted client partnerships.

AP+I Design is thrilled to announce Patricia Hernandez and Nina Tomasevich as our new Design Directors. With deep expertise, fresh perspectives, and a shared passion for creating people-centered spaces, they’ll guide our teams and shape the future of our work.

At AP+I Design, we’re thrilled to have participated in Chairity 2024, the annual fundraiser hosted by Two Furnish that invites designers to breathe new life into forgotten furniture.

With up to four generations sharing today’s workspaces, fostering a vibrant, inclusive work culture can be challenging. Each generation has their own work styles and experiences.

So, how do we bridge the gap and support everyone?

By understanding how every generation works and collaborates, identifying where their traits overlap, and creating opportunities for users to make the space their own.

AP+I Design is thrilled to announce Elizabeth Utley Hagerty as our new Studio Director.

AP+I Design is excited to announce our national certification as a Minority-Owned Business by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council, WRMSDC—a regional certifier affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Partner + Principal, Meera Agrawal, featured in Just 3 Workplace Gurus podcast!

AP+I Design is 30 years young this month and we’re celebrating with a new look.

AP+I Design proudly participated in Chairity, an annual event by Furnish that raises funds for Bay Area community initiatives.

A New Chapter Begins as Carol Sandman Passes the Leadership Baton to Meera Agrawal and Antonio Caliz

At AP+I Design, sustainable and healthful design is literally what we live! In 2015, as part of an overall commitment to conservation and creating spaces that can sit lightly on our world, AP+I designed and built our own new home to be a Zero Net Energy, water-conserving haven that would provide access to natural light and fresh air for all our staff.

A roadmap to your next workplace

We developed an after-school program called ID4-ME, Interior Design for Me, with the goal of diversifying our profession by sharing knowledge and expertise about the practice of Interior Design as a career option to young students, specifically to students of color within disadvantaged communities.