npz studio+ was founded in 2014 as an interior design studio and has grown into a full-service creative agency offering services such as creative direction, branding, graphic design, event planning, and social media. The agency is led by Paola Zamudio, a proud Latina who is passionate about inspiring future generations through design, research, and innovation. Their work has been recognized by various design and architecture publications, and their clients include Bell Works, Opal Holdings, Bushburg, and more. Paola’s cultural experiences and appreciation of biophilia have shaped her design perspective. Learn more about npz studio+ in today’s Designer Friday.
This soft but luxurious bridal suite features a stunning gold and white marble coffee table and a lavish overhanging polished brass floor lamp.
Andrew Joseph: You’re the newest Crayola color. What color are you and why?
Paola Zamudio: Mauve pink, it’s light, calming, and I consider pink the new neutral.
AJ: Describe your design style as if you were explaining it to someone who cannot see.
PZ: My design style is called Retrofuturism: I pay homage to the past and take it to the future, I love mixing vintage with modern and color, lots of color!
Dimension Dental at Bell Works New Jersey was designed by npz studio+ to be a peaceful and joyful space, with calming colors, comfortable seating, and natural materials.
AJ: What is the last book you read?
PZ: The Story of Bauhaus. I’m very inspired by the Bauhaus art movement which I implement in my design directions: geometry, color, contrast.
AJ: What is something you hope to see trending in design in the future?
PZ: I love spaces that feel cozy and lived in, I’m tired of the perfect-looking places. I like cozy!
This roof deck, with its tropical oasis theme, is a welcome escape for those who use the shared workspace below. The lush plants, striped umbrellas, and colorful Acapulco chairs offer a refreshing change of scenery from the office, which helps boost creativity and productivity.
AJ: If you had a superpower, what would it be?
PZ: Traveling through time, it would be great to see other eras and styles but be able to come back to today, kind of like in that movie Midnight in Paris.
AJ: What’s inspiring you in life (in the industry) right now?
PZ: The intersection of different mediums, from design, music, space, art; that’s what I do, not just design, I create the stage for people to have experiences.
About the Designer | Founder and Head Designer of npz studio+, Paola Zamudio is an alumna of Polimoda with a Master’s Degree in Design Trend Forecasting, received a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Barry university with a specialty in Communications and a minor in Musical Theater. Paola also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology for their Fashion Styling and Image Consulting Programs, The New School for their Interior Design Program, and most recently Future London Academy Executive Program for Design Leaders.
Paola’s design work can be attributed to her cultural experiences, from traveling to different corners of the world to paying homage to her Colombian roots. Biophilia has always been a part of her design perspective due to her appreciation and understanding of plants in daily life. She is a designer, a collector, a researcher, and she’s always adding to her mind’s ever-developing mood board to bring to her projects a unique approach and one-of-a-kind results.
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