our story
Exceptional by design
Founded in 2008, Winter Creative is a boutique design studio specializing in distinctive interior environments. Our experience ranges from hospitality and resort projects to luxury residential and boutique multi-family properties. Over the years, our diverse portfolio of work has received many prestigious awards, and more important, we have earned the high regard of our clients.
maika winter
Under the creative guidance of founder Maika Winter, our studio’s unique design “language” is drawn from years of developing a broad base of architectural, historical and design perspectives, accumulated from a passion for world travel and exposure to a variety of project types and experience.
After working in construction on sustainable housing and gaining experience from several notable hospitality and luxury design firms across the country, Maika launched Winter Creative in 2009 with the intention off bringing her artistic vision and passion for innovation to the luxury design industry. Today, the award-winning studio is known for its tailored, customized project details with a flair for the dramatic, and is based in Old Town Scottsdale with projects nation- wide.
Maika received her BS in Interior Design with a Minor in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati’s acclaimed College of DAAP. She is an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer and is a Professional Member of ASID Texas and Arizona Chapters, NKBA, and NEWH.
Our Philosophy
“In every project there is a balance to be found between the art of space and the function of living. Finding this equilibrium is always the ultimate design challenge.”
Maika Winter
vanessa chong
Vanessa brings over 17 years interior design and architecture experience to Wintercreative. Having a solid foundation in construction documentation and detailing, Vanessa offers a unique multifaceted talent and natural eye for design, as well as a deep understanding of construction methods and detailing. Vanessa has a wide variety of experience which includes designing for high-profile brands such as Hyatt Gainey Ranch, Talking Rock Golf Club, Las Palomas Resort, and Fairmont Hotels to name a few.
Originally from Taiwan, Vanessa earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Arizona State University and is both LEED and NCIDQ certified. Vanessa has also been awarded ASID Design Excellence Awards for her work in retail, healthcare and commercial projects.
When not creating amazing interior spaces for her clients, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children.
PRESS & AWARDS
Luxe Magazine | Scottsdale Contemporary Residence Feature
Best of Houzz 2012 | Voted by Houzz.com Members
Design Arizona | Featured Interior Designer
Indulge Magazine | Fort Worth Loft Cover Feature
Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine
Good Morning Texas (ABC) | Innovations Medspa
360 West Magazine | One Montgomery Plaza Amenity
Indulge Magazine | One Montgomery Plaza Model Units
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | One Montgomery Plaza Lofts
Texas Architect Magazine | One Montgomery Plaza Lofts
Sources + Design Magazine | One Montgomery Plaza Lofts
ASID Design Excellence Awards:
One Montgomery Plaza Sales Center
The Aerie Sedona
DC Ranch Private Residence
Innovations Medical
Talking Rock Ranch Golf Club
ASID Texas Legacy of Design Awards:
DC Ranch | Private Residence
One Montgomery Plaza | Model Unit
Additional Awards:
2010 Top Designer | Phoenix Magazine
Best Clubhouse, Runner Up | Talking Rock Golf Club | Golf, Inc Magazine
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