With over two decades of experience in fine art and design, Mead leads the studio with a heartfelt approach and an artist’s eye. Her guiding vision is to design for well-being and inspired living so clients may relax into their most treasured place on earth.
Since establishing her eponymous interior design firm in 2013, Mead Quin has become one of the Bay Area’s most sought after interior designers. Her portfolio of clients includes Bay Area tech entrepreneurs and leading innovators, spanning from Marin County and Oakland to San Francisco and Atherton.
Prior to striking out on her own, Mead had the opportunity to work for, and learn from, Martha Angus and Grant K. Gibson. Mead graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and spent the first several years of her professional career as a portrait artist. Her work has earned her praise in media outlets including Interiors, House Beautiful, Marin at Home Magazine, California Home and Design, and The San Francisco Chronicle.
As the design director at Mead Quin, CJ is an inspiring presence in the studio. Creative, determined and compassionate in equal measure, he is a natural leader with an ability to see the best in people and help them fulfill their full potential. His deep well of interior design experience includes establishing his own firm at the age of 27 – a feat of which he is deservedly proud.
A senior designer with a degree in architecture, Nate has found his passion and his voice in interior design, and is most proud of his ability to seamlessly integrate his architectural knowledge into his interior design practice. A consummate professional with a decade of experience, he also embraces the fun in his work, bringing joy into the studio every day.
With degrees in both theater and interior design, Rachel brings a rich array of talents to the studio. She is proud of her ability to create and nurture strong client relationships, and views every completed project as a source of pride and inspiration. She cites her keen sense of spatial awareness as her superpower, and she never, ever skips dessert.
A valued member of the Mead Quin studio since 2015, Anna personifies the ethos of the studio: focused yet laid-back, driven but always kind. She defines success as “happy clients, happy vendors, happy team, beautiful result.”
A born problem-solver, Maddie appreciates the studio’s inclusive and welcoming culture, which allows her to learn from talented mentors. She is inspired everyday by architect Tadao Ando’s quote, “I want to create a space that moves people.”
In just three years, Becca has assembled an impressive array of industry experience. Organized, focused and persistent, she welcomes every opportunity to expand her knowledge and take on new challenges. Passionate about sustainability, Becca’s goal is to help clients embrace materials and products that are clean, high quality and lasting.
Optimistic and kind, Paige brings a sense of positive energy and possibility to the MQ studio. As the studio’s business development and marketing manager, she finds joy and fulfillment in using her skill set to help the practice and brand blossom. She developed her love for interior design at an early age, influenced by a family friend whose work she greatly admired, and she hopes to see the design industry continue to evolve into a more diverse space that incorporates and celebrates the history and creativity of a broad spectrum of cultures, countries and people.
In her role as controller, Tabatha uses her technical skill set to proactively evaluate and manage the studio’s operations. Through thoughtful analysis and communications, she sets the stage for the studio’s sustained success, allowing the entire design team to be at their best. Solutions-oriented and resourceful, her superpower is her gift for calm, empathetic connections.
Calm and organized, Nathan finds joy in making those around him feel valued. As the studio assistant at Mead Quin, he loves working with the creative team to help them bring projects to life, and continues that passion at home through DIY projects. With a sense of quiet confidence, Nathan keeps the studio’s wheels turning smoothly.
