National Funding
Experience & Interior Design
Client: National Funding
Industry: Business Finance/lending
Deliverables: Experience design, interior finishes, furniture selection, custom art walls, and lobby logo installation
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Process
Overview
National Funding, a San Diego–based business lending company, partnered with me to transform its La Jolla headquarters into a vibrant, brand-forward workspace. The project included experience design, finish and furniture selection, and the creation of custom art and logo walls that reflect the company’s entrepreneurial energy and core values across conference rooms, collaboration zones, and relaxation areas.
Inspiring and cohesive spaces give a sense of place
Approach
The design concept centered on tapestry ribbons — flowing bands of color and geometry that weave through the La Jolla office, connecting rooms both physically and symbolically. Each ribbon draws inspiration from National Funding’s brand family and integrates the company’s four value statements:
- Collaborate and communicate to achieve solutions
- Embrace change in order to grow
- Commit to successful relationships
- Drive results through performance
These ribbons establish a visual rhythm and narrative that links the office’s diverse spaces. Conference rooms feature dynamic, large-scale murals that pair bold geometry with photography; relaxation spaces introduce softer hues to encourage calm and reflection; and the lobby’s logo wall serves as a powerful focal point that sets the tone for visitors and employees alike.
a vibrant brand and culture brought to life
Outcome
The completed La Jolla office is both sophisticated and human, capturing the innovative spirit that defines San Diego’s business community. The space now embodies National Funding’s culture — vibrant, connected, and purpose-driven — while turning its core values into daily touchpoints for collaboration, creativity, and pride.
