CRISTINA CRESPO

I am passionate about creating meaningful, place-driven experiences through design. This portfolio is a curated collection of work developed in collaboration with globally recognized brands and multidisciplinary teams, showcasing a practice that integrates creative direction, design strategy, and cross-functional leadership.

My experience spans hospitality, lifestyle, workplace, and branded environments, with a focus on crafting human-centered experiences rooted in culture, context, and a deep sense of place. I believe the most impactful design not only solves problems—it tells compelling stories, fosters connection, and creates lasting value.

Throughout my career, I have led design initiatives and multidisciplinary teams across internationally respected organizations, including Sandals Resorts, AvroKO, Flow, WeWork, Gensler, Landor & Fitch, Starbucks Design, and my own creative practice, LAYER Design Collective. Each collaboration has strengthened my ability to translate vision into transformative experiences across diverse markets and scales.

I am an Architectural Association School of Architecture alumna, holding a specialization in Sustainable Environmental Design, where systems thinking, environmental responsibility, and human well-being became foundational to my design philosophy.