Ownby Design Team
Claire Ownby
ASID, NCIDQ Cert# 023289
Claire Ownby is one of the most sought-after designers of luxury residential interiors and the founder of Ownby Design, LLC. Part designer, part innovator, part visionary, Claire draws inspiration from her studies, her extensive travels and her affinity for fine food and wine. With her unique fusion of minimalism and lavishness, Claire’s designs transform the spaces of everyday living into one-of-a-kind indulgences. Claire received her education in Interior Design from Arizona State University and Scottsdale Community College. While serving apprenticeships with Scottsdale-based residential and commercial design firms, Claire refined her talent and passion for luxurious interiors, and decided to start her own interior design firm in 1998. Claire was recently honored as the ASID Industry Partners’ Designer of the Year 2007, and the Ownby Design team has been recognized with numerous industry and community awards throughout the past several years for residential designs in both Arizona and the Hawaiian Islands.
Lindsey Schultz
Lindsey Schultz Interior Designer Allied Member, ASID
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Arizona State University, and working in advertising for two years, Lindsey went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harrington College of Design in Chicago. Lindsey then spent a year living in San Diego working simultaneously for two renowned architects, before she found her niche as a project designer with Ownby Design. Her extensive travels, experiences living in various cities across the U.S., and her strong admiration of the mid-century modern greats inspire her designs and drive her philosophies. Lindsey has seven years of experience in residential design.
Carrie Lenkszus
Allied Member ASID
Carrie is a graduate from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design. A passion for residential interior design has given Carrie experience in space planning, custom furniture design, staging, and remodels. Carrie is a project designer with 6 years of experience in residential design.
Miranda Pfirrman
Allied Member ASID
Miranda attended ASU and Scottsdale Community College for interior design. She attained her A.A. and 3 year certificate from a C.I.D.A. accredited program, formerly F.I.D.E.R. Miranda began working with Ownby Design as an intern, and has grown into a project designer that works primarily in the build division of the company. Miranda has 5 years of experience in residential design.