Carol Way Cisco, Allied ASID - LEED + WELL AP - Principal

 

About

“The key to a successful design is listening. Asking the right questions so we can learn about your vision, feelings, and dreams. It is a very personal and powerful process. We want to know and understand so we can bring your vision to life. We welcome the opportunity to share that journey with you.”

mission

At signature design + studio we believe the built environment (inside and out) has an impact on our lives. It can make us sad or happy; comfortable or uncomfortable . It also affects our ability to heal in sickness and in health. We specialize in creating the exact environment that supports you in life. From function to aesthetics to nature all these elements are important to accomplishing this. The use of materials, space, colors, design styles, and a multitude of other elements that define spaces are paints for your canvas. We strive to make the design process fun for all of us. Only then may we achieve design excellence.

core values

SERVICE - We take pride in not only envisioning and building quality environments but creating enduring relationships. Our projects often lead to long term friendships which we value and hold dear. We listen and understand your needs. As the process moves forward we inform, provide updates and educate. We are your team.

CREATIVITY - Thinking outside the box is natural and instinctive to us. It drives our creativity and inspiration. As always it is function before form but we have proven time and again that pairing these only provides inspiration to a higher level of design excellence. This applies to all projects, big and small, whether it is a whole home or single room.

LEADERSHIP - You can expect us to step up to the plate and lead the way. We take initiative and we are responsible. “Architecture and interior design is not just a job. It is a responsible commitment in community service.. We are building the future.” That is our mantra.

INTEGRITY - You can depend on us. We hold a high level of moral and artistic values. And will be true to the service we provide to you.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE - Why should this be important to you? Because when all the dynamics of life and living are responsibly cared for, we are even more able to care for your needs.

 

meet the team

Carol Way Cisco, Allied ASID - LEED + WELL AP

As an award winning international interior designer, Carol has over forty years of professional design experience utilizing her skills to improve the human condition on a global level. She has done extensive work in residential, commercial and hospitality.

Her latest work received the American Society of Interior Designers Focus Award for Wellness Design from the National Organization and she recently has been honored by the International Association of Top Professionals as Top Interior Designer - 2024.

Carol’s Design Philosophy

“Interior Design is more than aesthetics.

“…every design choice, every color, texture, spatial arrangement, every detail employed; whether for function, aesthetics or psychological benefit has a therapeutic purpose and value.

“My aspiration for you is to bring joy, happiness, health and wellness to you, your family and home.”

MORE ABOUT

Carol recently relocated from Aspen, Colorado where she worked with an award winning architectural and interior design studio in the area of luxury residential projects for new construction, remodels and hospitality. Prior to that she worked for twenty-five years with an international developer designing and building around the world. Credits include the largest drug rehab facility in the world, nonprofit social betterment international offices, museums, and a humanitarian embassy in Belgium.

Ms. Cisco believes that anyone can and should have quality design regardless of the budget; big or small. She specializes, as well in custom furniture design, design for aging in place and Designing for Health & Wellness.

As principal and owner of signature design + studio she has maintained her international vision and brings that to all their projects.

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from the Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago.

  • Allied ASID Member of the national American Society of Interior Designers + Missouri West/Kansas Chapter

  • Accredited Professional for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP ID+C )

  • Accredited Professional for Wellness Design (WELL AP)

  • Founder and President of the nonprofit Designing for Veterans . A nonprofit interior design studio dedicated to providing custom built environments for severely disabled veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at no cost to the veteran or his family. Her award winning therapeutic design approach not only provides environments to meet their specific disability requirements but a design that aids in their healing and recovery.

Awards

  • ASID - 2024 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold | Wild Card Space

  • ASID - 2024 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold | Bedroom

  • ASID - 2024 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Silver | Primary Bath (less than 150 sq. ft.)

  • ASID - 2024 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Bronze | Hospitality

  • ASID - 2023 National Focus Award - Health & Wellness Design

  • ASID - 2023 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold | Living Room

  • ASID - 2023 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold | Kitchen (under 350 sq. ft.)

  • ASID - 2023 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold | Dining Room

  • ASID - 2023 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Silver | Non-Primary Bedroom

  • ASID - 2023 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Silver | Bath (under 150 sq. ft.)

  • ASID - 2022 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Gold Sustainable Design

  • ASID - 2022 Heartland Design Excellence Award - Silver Guest or Children’s Bedroom

  • IIDA BESTaward - Residential

  • CARE Award - Best of Show

  • CARE Award - Whole House Remodel over $1 million

  • ASID Crystal Award - Residential - Best new renovation 4K and above

  • ASID Crystal Award - Residential - Kitchen Remodel

  • ASID Design Excellence Award - Residential - Universal Design

  • Award and IIDA RED Awards Healthcare - Residential - Assisted Living

  • ASID Foundation Irene Winifred Eno Grant for Academic Research: Impact of Interior Design on Disabled Veterans                            

  • ASID National Community Service Project of the Year                   

  • ASID National Fundraising Project of the Year 

  • ASID Illinois Design Visionary Award

  • ASID Illinois Design Summit First Place

  • Hollywood Legacy Award: Hollywood Guarantee Bank - 1928 restoration featuring the original office of Charlie Chaplin

  • Hollywood Legacy Award: The Manor Hotel - 1927 restoration in 17th Century French Normandy Chateau style

  • Commendation: Los Angeles Mayor Bradley: Screen Actors Guild Building restoration (1926 Community Bank Exterior)

  • ASID Illinois Design Summit Design - Richard A Smith Memorial Scholarship

“You are very talented, loving and authentic

& I’m lucky to have collaborated [with you] on our home.”

Homeowner of The Victorian, Karen J

Amber McGuire, ASID Allied

Amber is a graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science - Interior Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture with a second major in Environmental Studies from Drury University. She graduated from both schools with honors.

Before graduating this year, Amber competed against students from a five state area to receive the coveted First Place Award in the Midwest Design & Furniture Fair Student Design Competition.

Amber’s Design Philosophy

“As an artist and researcher at heart, I take an informed and nuanced approach to each new professional design challenge. There is incredible potential with all projects, and I have a passion for fostering trust and imaginative thinking in every client. Whether a space is designed to comfort, invigorate, or inspire it is a privilege to bring a concept to life. In a rapidly changing industry with enormous impact on our collective future, I hope to offer an interdisciplinary, holistic approach to creating both the public and private built environment.”

“Amber is not only talented & brillant but possesses an unselfish dedication to providing environments that foster health & wellness. she is the future face of interior design.”

Interior Designer, Educator and Author, CWC

 

Delvon Nemechek, AIA

A graduate from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas Delvon earned his Bachelor of Architecture in 2002. He later moved to Aspen and gained experience in several local architectural studios in the area. His work includes custom luxury residential, commercial, hospitality and retail design. Many of these are award winning and published projects. As a licensed architect Delvon has over eighteen years of experience in the profession.

Delvon and Carol originally met each other while working together at the prestigious Aspen firm of Rowland + Broughton. That collaboration has made them a great team for custom residential and hospitality projects. Delvon works out of the Snowmass, Colorado studio providing quick and easy access for our clientele in the Colorado Mountain areas.

AWARDS

  • 2018 ASID Crystal Award - Best New Construction; 2018 CARE Award - Custom Home - The Lookout (MountainView)

  • 2016 AIA & Luxe Magazine - Architects Choice Award; 2015 AIA Colorado West - Merit Award; 2015 ASID Crystal Award - Renovation - McLain Flats Residence

  • 2017 AIA10 Historic Preservation Award; 2013 Engineering Mountain Record Merit Award for Best Project; 2013 ASID Crystal Award - Hospitality; 2013 ASID Crystal Award - Judges Merit Award for Commercial; 2013 Historic Preservation Commission Award for Renovation; 2013 IIDA Merit Award - Play; 2013 Hospitality Design Award Finalist; - Hotel Jerome

  • 2012 Gold Key Award - Best Resort Hotel Design.- St Regis Resort