Davinci Interiors Austin Design Firm Studio

the team

Christina Couvillion

Design Visionary & CEO

With over 30 years of experience, Christina has mastered the art of designing interiors that captivate and inspire. Her greatest satisfaction comes from discovering clients' hopes and goals, and delivering a creative solution that surprises and delights them beyond their expectations. She feels fortunate to pursue her passion in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Architectural Digest feature
Rated Best Interior Designers in Austin, TX
TX Builder's Assoc.: Best Interior Design
Multiple Parade of Homes
Best of Houzz Awards
American Lighting Association - Speaker

EDUCATION

Swarthmore College
Harvard Medical School
Residential Design: Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale

EXPERIENCE

25+ Years Interior Design in South Florida + Texas

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

Art, music + culinary experiences
What are you like to work with?
- Vibrant, outgoing + decisive
What do you love most about what you do?
- Partnering with clients to create a space that is perfectly tailored to them
What’s your superpower?
- Curating spaces that transcend client dreams

Christina Couvillion | Davinci Interiors

Mike
couvillion

Chief Operating Officer: COO

Mike joins our team as the Chief Operating Officer, bringing his 25+ years of executive leadership to the Davinci team.

Mike's background is one in problem-solving, process efficiency, and financial acumen. Mike focuses on putting the clients first and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

AWARDS + RECOGNITIONS

Vista Equity Partners Outstanding Exec. Leadership Team
Distinguished Alumni Louisiana Tech Univ.

EDUCATION

BS Computer Sci, Louisiana Tech Univ.
MS Computer Science, Air Force Institute of Technology
Executive Leadership Training Certification
Pragmatic Marketing Certification

EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force, Captain 1988-1996
Exec. leader in private equity backed businesses, leading teams around the globe

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

Flying airplanes, weight lifting
What are you like to work with?
- Pragmatic, straight forward, focused on solving the problem in front of us
What do you love most about what you do?
- The opportunity to do something new while getting to do it with two of the people I love dearly
What’s your superpower?
- Keeping my cool in stressful situations

Nastassja
Ferguson

Senior Designer

Nastassja has always been inspired by architecture and design, being a Los Angeles native. Nastassja loves working with clients through the creative process to create spaces in their homes with details that reflect their personal style -- evoking joy, comfort, and inspiration. Her ability to seamlessly blend creativity with practicality, paired with a collaborative approach, ensures a truly tailored experience for each client.

EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University
Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing

EXPERIENCE

7+ years of interior design experience
Custom new builds
Remodel projects + full FF&E

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

Traveling, art, hiking

What are you like to work with?
- Fun, focused, collaborative
What do you love most about what you do?
- Building relationships with clients to create elevated spaces tailored to each client
What’s your superpower?
- Ability to understand a client’s needs, and to transform spaces and create environments that truly reflect their unique personality

LESlie
couvillion

Operations Manager

As a former lawyer, Leslie is organized by nature and loves helping others stay on track and focused on what matters most. Always up for a puzzle, she likes using creative thinking to overcome obstacles. She strives to make people feel heard in what works best for them and lives for the moments of joy when someone feels comfortable and at peace in their space.

EDUCATION

Vassar College
Yale Law School, JD
Yale School of the Environment, Masters

EXPERIENCE

7 years as a practicing attorney for a top Texas-based law firm
Program Coordinator, New Orleans Public Defenders Office
Graduate Teaching Fellow, Yale University: environmental law, non-profit organizations, documentary filmmaking

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

Hiking, camping, songwriting, art history
What are you like to work with?
- Calm, focused, patient, organized
What do you love most about what you do?
- Being surrounded by fun creative types who are also passionate about systems + process
- Getting to know our fabulous clients!
What’s your superpower?
- Staying on top of details while maintaining a focus on the big picture

Tamara
Hale

Procurement & Logistics

Tamara, "Tammy", is our purchasing guru who manages orders placed through our studio. She ensures that our clients receive the correct customizations, manages purchases, and facilitates timelines with manufacturers. Her love language is all things logistics, Asana, and Excel spreadsheets.

She has an amazing capacity to keep our manufacturers accountable in order to provide a seamless experience for our clients. When any delivery issues arise, she manages them with swift grace and determination. She rectifies any deficiencies and keeps our clients informed of status updates.

EDUCATION

BS, Psychology, FL Atlantic University

EXPERIENCE

18 years at Motorola , Sr. HR & Compliance
7 years as an interior design assistant

SKILLS

Project mgmt, effective communications, process improvement, cycle time reduction, defect resolution, record-keeping, systems, procurement, and sourcing

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

International travel – ~50 countries visited. Love to learn about other cultures, archeology + ancient ruins. Will go anywhere, anytime.
What are you like to work with?
- An absolute JOY
What do you love most about what you do?
- A fun, strong team environment
What’s your superpower?
- ORGANIZATION – tracking and documenting progress

Anjana
Kaul

Sr. Commercial Interior Designer

Interior decorating is not just a career for Anjana – it’s a passion. Anjana loves meeting interesting and eclectic people, and she enjoys the variety of experiences a design career provides.

She also works to educate clients about what interior decorating involves. Her primary goal is helping people to feel as comfortable in workplaces as in their own homes. She strongly feels that the right work environment is a key to any individual's productivity.

As a commercial interior decorator and architect, Anjana’s main focus is the client's complete satisfaction.

Anjana works on projects of all sizes, from 1,000 to 100,000+ square foot offices.

SKYLER

Chief Barketing Officer

Her preferences are for all things food related. She motivates our team by kisses and reminding us to always have fun. She has been known to be somewhat of a camera ham, avid boogie boarder and sworn enemy of the Roomba. She has successfully defended us by her mighty roar at dozens of delivery drivers.