We love a challenge
At Desired Designs, we enjoy working on a wide range of projects from residential to commercial. The process is just as important to us as the final product. Below are a sample of projects from our portfolio. We hope you enjoy seeing the process photos as well.

This makerspace was designed to engage and excite elementary aged students in their discovery of STEM based careers and activities. It was our goal to design space that was functional, but also inspired innovation.




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This cafe and bookstore located in a historic building of Cleveland's east side, resounds with the rich history and culture of the black community of Glenville. Maintaining and speaking to the history and translating it into present day function was the key to design.




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Conceptual renderings and drawings for the public spaces of the Animal Kingdom Lodge Annex.

This rendering was completed to depict the conceptual design for the materials used in the restaurant.

This elevation rendering was completed to visually understand how the inspiration pieces would be integrated into the space.

This was the final design of the fireplace screen in the library of the Animal Kingdom Lodge Annex.

This rendering was completed to depict the conceptual design for the materials used in the restaurant.
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Creating an inviting and productive workspace for this law firm was imperative in our design process. The light and open space created an office in line with the firms brand.




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Transformation of this gym space into a place of worship. The design team was able to transform the space with finish selections and updates.




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Addition to the Mercer Elementary School Library. The "Magic" Treehouse was the inspiration for the space.

The reading area is completed with the addition of red bench seat cushions.


This is the area of the library that was slated for the addition of the treehouse reading area.

The reading area is completed with the addition of red bench seat cushions.
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Branding redevelopment concepts for the Ohio Design Centre. Development of interior wayfinding and exterior signage.

Development of exterior signage and concepts to draw attention to the exterior and integrate the brand of the company into the initial experience.

This was a study of how the exterior signage concepts would be executed at night. Back lighting fabric structures allows for the design centre to truly represent what the space is about.


Development of exterior signage and concepts to draw attention to the exterior and integrate the brand of the company into the initial experience.