After graduating from The International Academy of Design with a degree in Interior detailing & design, Shanna opened her own business to satisfy her need to personally connect with her clients and to realize her vision to create unique, diverse and classic spaces that were both functional and dramatically aesthetic. In doing so, Shanna unleashed the passion she felt for her craft with a focus on
superior communications and client service in an environment specifically designed to encourage creativity. Design Studio 15 is uniquely diverse, with every employee possessing a background of interior design. We offer a wide array of professional services including residential design, real estate staging, model home merchandising, ‘green’ design, construction specifications and remodeling. The cornerstone of our success is our passion for excellence in our designs, business partnerships and customer service. Shanna has worked with many custom home builders in assisting their valued clients with architectural detailing and specifications equaling over 300+ specifications and 19 model homes. Nine model homes receiving Parade of Home awards and thirteen specification homes receiving awards. Design Studio 15 works with their builders as a team to provide a positive atmosphere and service, that make the selection and home building process smooth for the clients as well as efficient for the builders. Before meeting with a client, they will receive an informational packet regarding our selection process and easy to read selection sheets; this is to primarily ensure great communication throughout the design phases. Bender incorporated her personal passion for helping others into her business. Design Studio 15 plays a key role in giving back to the community by donating time and services to charitable organizations that otherwise would be unable to achieve their goals. The firm selects not-for-profit projects each year such as mentoring elementary school children in design classes to which they donate time. In 2010, Design Studio 15 proudly volunteered with Keller Williams Realty and other area businesses to remodel and update the Central Florida Children’s Home on Narcoosee Road in Orlando. Design Studio15's staff and Keller Williams organized a ‘Red Day’ three day event that brought together more than 300 volunteers to refurbish and remodel the facility from the ground up. At Design Studio 15, it is the belief that a good designer looks beyond the obvious to create the unexpected and unique. Their design team stays current on the latest trends in pop culture, fashion, music, jewelry and color palettes and incorporates these trends into our designs. The Design Studio 15 staff engages with their clients to make the design process fun and participative, inspiring and creative and, above all, a fully collaborative effort with no surprises. DESIGN AWARDS
-K+BB Bathroom of the Year Award 2014
-1st Place Winner for Parade of Homes 2013, Providence, FL
-Golden Brick Award 2012, Residential Bungalow Remodel, 2012
-Parade of Homes winner and Green home award, 2010 Windermere, FL
-Parade of Homes winner and Green home award, 2009 Windermere ,FL
-Parade of Homes winner for Green builder councils 2008 National Vision home, Clermont, FL
-Parade of Homes award 2006, Reunion Florida
-Parade of Homes award for specification house 2006, Reunion Florida
ACCOLADES:
-Top 3 Interior Design Firms - Best of Orlando 2015 - Orlando Magazine
-40 under 40, Voted one of Orlando's most Influential people under 40, 2013
-Ovations Award, Best ID Firm in Winter Park, 2013
-Orlando Business Journal, Book of List, top 10 Rated design Firms 2012
-Orlando Business Journals finalist for Woman Who Mean Business 2011, 2012
-40 under 40, Voted one of Orlando's most Influential people under 40, 2011
-Nominated for top design firm in WESH "best of awards"
-Nominated for Orlando's top 20 Interior Design Firms
-Nominated for restaurant design feature & best website in Florida Trend Magazine
-Listed by Orlando Business Journal one of top largest Interior Design firms in Central FL
-Design & color expert on kitchens.com for retro kitchen design
-Design feature in Growers and Nomads luxury home feature
-Orlando Business Journals Entrepreneur feature
-Exclusive design expert Stone &Title Advisory Magazine
