"Elegance Meets Function"
Having earned a degree in Interior Design in Montreal, a Master of Interior Architecture from UCLA/CalPolyPomona, and acquiring LEED Accreditation, Rana Desar has over 15 years of multi‐disciplinary experience in Corporate, Hospitality, and Residential Design. With residences in multiple countries and now Los Angeles, Rana considers herself “A Citizen of the World” and her life and work reflect the influences, complexities, and flavors of a variety of cultures. Her diversity in design and culture makes her unique – as is evidenced in her work from international large‐ scale Hospitality projects to the residences of high‐profile celebrities.
“I believe in natural beauty, grace, balance, and a sense of surprise that is innovative and functional. True design amplifies the sense of space with a sensual, emotional, and cultural experience.”
The depth of her training, experience, and singular creativity steers every stage of a project ‐ from concept development right through execution ‐ with spatial balance and function integral to the final outcome. Regardless of the scale and/or scope of a project, Rana applies a green approach, rigorous analysis, and original voice to every detail.
what I do
Hospitality & Residential Design
& Design
Design Development
Development
Fixture Selection
Cost Analysis
Coordination
Experience
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2022 - Current Rana Desar Design Principle & Creative Director Hospitality & Residential Design
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2021 - 2017 HFS Concepts 4 Senior Lead Project Designer Hospitality Design
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2011 - 2012 Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design Senior Lead Designer Luxury & Celebrity Residential
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2010 - 2011 KNA Design Consultant Designer Luxury Hospitality Design
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2007 - 2010 Desardesign Interior Design & Project Manager Residential Design & Development
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2002 - 2007 Kiva Design and Communication Inc. Interior Design & Project Manager Commercial & Residential Design
Culture
Honest Design . Intelligent Design . Classic With an Edge . Simple & Timeless“I have worked with Rana Desar on a number of projects ranging from redesigning various venues in our properties to full renovations touching all guest facing areas. Rana brings with her an engaging and communicative design development approach that draws you in to share ideas and engage your imagination to test your understanding of how the product design should be developed. Through this approach you come out with market leading design strategies and visual and functional product upgrades that drive strong ROI’s and positive guest experiences.
Rana has been a great resource to Atrium Hospitality and I value the contributions she has made to the redevelopment of a number of our key assets.”
Daniel Abernethy, President | Atrium Hospitality
“Rana Desar produced a dramatic cohesive design project for the transformation of our 399‐room guest rooms, all of our public space and our meeting rooms. She brought a modernly‐whimsical concept to us that portrayed the highlights of our beautiful, destination without being blatantly obvious as one might expect with an urban, waterfront location. One of the attributes that I admired most about Rana and her work, was her flexibility with changes to some components of her design, based on client operational feedback. She would try to incorporate our thoughts and feedback in redesign, while keeping true to the overall design intent. As a result, we received a finished project that we are very proud to showcase and has been continually appreciated by our customers.”
Greg Keebler, General Manager | Hilton Long Beach
“I have had a working relationship with Rana Desar for the past (4) years. We have completed Two(2) large scale hotel renovations and worked on numerous budgets for other projects. I find Rana to be at the top end of the design profession. She is detailed, organized, prompt and thorough. We believe we have been able to develop a great working relationship , because Rana is willing to listen and work through issues from both the design and construction perspectives. She has a collaborative personality and is a pleasure to work with.
If you would like to speak to me directly regarding the work the work we have completed together, please feel free to contact me directly.”
Jason Muzychenko, Managing Partner | Hospitality One Construction