judith testanifounder + design principalPrior to the conception of testani design troupe in 1997, Judith spent several years absorbing, listening and engaging in a variety of hospitality design projects with highly regarded mentors and clients alike. Her background also includes a year at the internationally recognized Taliesin Associate Architects where she had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most iconic associates of Mr. Frank Lloyd Wright. For the past three decades, her primary focus has been in the hospitality/spa design arena, an area of design she finds both challenging and fulfilling. Her intuitive and holistic approach to this area of design has generated comforting and healing to dynamic and energetic environments throughout the country.
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joanne hertelstudio directorJoanne brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry to tdt. Starting out working on retail projects with firms in New York and Chicago to landing in AZ working for Red Door Spa, her commitment to this field is proven at every encounter. Transitioning over to restaurants after her time at Red Door Spa has shown her the complexity and variety found within restaurants, this has been a focus in her career to this day. Joanne's passion is most evident when working in collaboration with architects, engineers, and general contractors to make the vision of tdt a reality.
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debbie willettaccounting + office managerDebbie has been doing office management and accounting for over 25 years, spending over 20 years with the same company until deciding to freelance her services. She is originally from Montana and received her education in Washington prior to moving to Arizona. Debbie is married and enjoys traveling, concerts and sporting events along with spending time with family and friends and her four fur babies.
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justin horlykdesignerJustin has been an interior designer for over 5 years at various hospitality firms in Phoenix. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2014 with an interior design degree and was an active member of the IIDA ASU student chapter. While at ASU, Justin received several awards and recognitions for studio work and academic achievements. He also has a previous Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Portland and worked at Intel Corporation for 13 years in various positions in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. Justin's hobbies and interests include watercolor painting and colored pencil drawings. He loves travel and has been to several places in North America, Europe, and Australia. He also enjoys going to new local restaurants. He is married and has one cat.
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designerShaun is a new interior designer in the Phoenix area. She is an Arizona State University alum whose passion in design is in the hospitality and food and beverage industries. She has various interests outside of design, which include traveling, getting outdoors, and hanging out with her family and three fur babies.
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alyssa barroninternInfluenced by her grandfather's love for design, Alyssa is an aspiring interior designer, who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design at Arizona State University. With a background in multiple facets of design, she has embraced the creative process and is the latest addition to tdt. In her free time, you can often find Alyssa spending time with family and friends, baking with her sisters, trying new restaurants, or planning her future travels.
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