Evan is a Director with over 20 years of experience in interior and architectural design. Evan studied sculpture, 3D design and, later, interior design, before working for several renowned studios, including Bates Smart and Geyer.  He has led numerous award-winning projects of varying scope and complexity, from local wine bars and boutique hotels to large scale workplace, for clients including Curtin University, Nike  and Woodside.

Evan then travelled to work within a number of prestigious studios in London, Dublin, Singapore and Melbourne before deciding to start Design Theory with his wife Lisa in 2013. Together they combined this experience of large-firm know-how with a specialist focus to create what is now one of WA’s pre-immanent, award-winning design practices.

Lisa is a Director with over 20 years of experience in interior design and art consultancy, having worked with prominent gallery owners, artists and designers before starting Design Theory with her husband Evan. She has envisioned and led projects across a range of industries, scopes and complexities—from local wine bars to luxury hotels.

Her background in both design and art has fostered a deep appreciation for the theory of aesthetics—of colours, textures, and how elements worked together for the desired effect. Such an appreciation has led to an interest in creating original concepts that solve big problems at scale, as well as an eye for the finer details, which harness the talent of craftspeople and artists.

Since starting Design Theory in 2013, she and Evan have grown the studio into one of WA’s pre-eminent, award-winning design practices. 

Misha has spent over 20 years in the interior design industry, having been Senior Director and Store Designer for brands like Mac Cosmetics and Apple in France. She studied a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New South Wales and an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design at Sydney Institute of Technology.

Misha then moved to Paris where she spent the next ten years becoming a specialist in interior design’s role in brand positioning and complex project management. She returned to Australia in 2017 where she worked as an Associate interior designer for Hillam Architects and joined in the Design Theory team in 2021.

Misha is an expert in commercial and residential interiors and is at ease in designing and project managing large scale projects.

Daniella is an interior designer and architect with over eight years experience that span a range of sectors and scopes, from hotels such as  Intercontinental and Hilton, to workplace and retail. After graduating from University of Western Australia in 2013, Daniella became a registered architect in 2019.

She was a co-coordinator for the international architecture exhibition Venezia Biennale d’Architettura in 2014 and worked as a graduate architect at the global architect studio Woods Bagot where she was given the opportunity to work on a number of international projects of considerable scope.

Daniella‘s experience in both architecture and interior design gives comprehensive insight into the design process and, since joining the Design Theory team, has been a lead designer for projects like the Boston Brewery in Victoria Park and FOMO Fremantle.

Liam is a cross-disciplinary designer, specialising in interior design. He brings six years of experience to a wide range of design and creative disciplines, from graphic design, fashion, photography and of course interiors. Liam specialises in bringing these multiple facets of design together to enhance brands, creating cohesive experiences. An interest in aligning creative and pragmatic problem solving, as well as the worlds of art and design.

He completed an Honours of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) degree at Curtin University and interned at Hassell’s Hong Kong studio, before working at Australia’s high-end design company Mobilia. Within Design Theory, Liam is a pivotal asset for Clients like Varsity Group and Heartbeat High.

Stacey brings over 7 years of experience to the world of art and design. She studied Creative Industries at Edith Cowan with a Double Major in Design and Photography. She worked as a photographer before pivoting into design where she worked at a number of studios around Australia, honing her skills at places like Pony Design Co. in Sydney.

In 2021 she moved back West to join the Design Theory team. Stacey’s background in photography has shaped her adept instinct for creating layouts and details that bring about meaningful human connections. 

Emma began working in the interior design industry in 2001, working for renowned studios in Melbourne like Hassell, Robson Rak, Chris Connell and Templeton Architecture. She has lived and practised in Perth, Melbourne, and Portland, Oregon, and has experience across a range of industries, scopes and complexities—from corporate workplace clients like ANZ, to hospitality, retail and bespoke residential.

Emma’s global perspective and extensive experience have shaped an acute eye for detail, ease in reconciling complex design challenges, and skill for collaboration.