About CDL Design Group

About CDL Design Group

At CDL Design Group, we bring more than 40 years of commercial interior architecture, design, and space planning experience to every project.

We provide the personalized service of a small boutique with the experience and expertise of a larger firm.

Whether your business is in the corporate, government, educational, healthcare, industrial, retail, restaurant, or hospitality space, we have experience working in your industry—and the knowledge to see your project through.

CDL is proud to be a minority- and women-owned and operated company in the heart of Irvine, California.

We believe in the power of intentional design.

We are here to help bring your design to life. 

At CDL, we are experts in harnessing the power of intentional design to advance your business goals – allowing you to focus on your expertise.

When you work with us, you are choosing a team that understands how to use design and architecture to further your goals. Not ours. We use design as a tool on your behalf to provide top-quality, personalized solutions and attention.

At its core, our process is simple.

We first work to thoroughly understand your needs and challenges by listening attentively. We learn what is working for you and how we can improve what is not.

Then, we expertly craft design solutions that meet those needs while introducing a new world of value and opportunity that’s only possible through intentional design.

The power of intentional design is transformative.

It’s when your team thrives in a comfortable, collaborative space. It’s the joy of spending time in an environment that supports what matters most.

Intentional design focuses on the end result.

At CDL, we eagerly embrace new challenges alongside you. Your mission becomes ours as we leverage intentional design to propel your business forward.

Building a partnership takes trust.

At CDL Design Group, we created core values to guide every project, client, and team interaction. Whether we are responding to an email or delivering a comprehensive design package, these are the behaviors you’ll notice us demonstrating. It’s how we strive to earn your trust.

We are nimble and flexible. Collaborating so closely with our clients allows us to better hear feedback and respond quickly based on each unique project.

Our dedicated team is cross trained and can work on multiple functions, which improves productivity, costs, and saves valuable time for our clients.

Our firm focuses on:

  • Clear organization and planning through each step of the design process
  • Empowering cross-trained teams to get the job done efficiently

Your project is about you, not us. Our clients’ needs and expectations always come first.

You’ll see our client-focused approach through:

  • Personalized attention and service
  • Thoughtful, frequent communication
  • Intentional design that supports your vision, needs, and culture

Our design process is a result of decades of invaluable experience combined with our forward-thinking mindset.

We stay up to date on cutting edge processes and industry best practices through:

  • Continued education opportunities
  • Professionally licensed and certified team
  • Partnering with industry peers to exchange knowledge and insights

We are attentive and responsive to your dynamic and evolving needs. Our team is proactive and committed to being:

  • Alert and readily available
  • Adaptable to timelines, business needs, and schedules

We demonstrate honesty and integrity with every interaction. We prioritize transparency throughout the design process and practice the following:

  • Clear and direct communication
  • On-going status updates throughout every project phase

We eagerly embrace challenges giving you peace of mind that your design needs will be met and your expectations exceeded. We approach every project with an attitude that:

  • Focuses on solutions not limitations
  • Tackles issues with logic, expertise, and a positive outlook
  • Views challenges as opportunities for innovation

WBENC | Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

WBENC Certification is considered the gold standard for women-owned business certification. The certification validates that a business is at least 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. The WBENC Council is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping women-owned businesses thrive.

CCIDC | California Council for Interior Design Certification

Organization to establish and implement professional standards and educational requirements, educate the public, and facilitate interior design professional’s compliance with our standards and code of ethics in order to provide for the protection, health, safety and welfare of the public.

CLCID | California Legislative Coalition for Interior Designers

A legislative coalition that represents the entire Interior Design profession on issues important to our members and their practice.

USGBC | U.S. Green Building Council

USGBC was established as a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within the next generation.

LEED | Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system. LEED promotes sustainable building and development practices through a suite of rating systems that recognize projects that implement strategies for better environmental and health performance.

IIDA | International Interior Designers Association

A professional networking and educational association of more than 13,000 Members in 10 specialty forums in 31 chapters around the world, committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in Interior Design and advancing Interior Design through knowledge.

AIA | The American Institute of Architects

AIA has become the most influential network of architects and design professionals with over 98,000 members across 200 chapters worldwide. Members share a passion for design, a commitment to high standards, a dedication to driving positive change, and designing a better world.

BOMA | Building Owners and Managers Association International

BOMA is the leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals, representing owners, managers and property professionals of all commercial building sectors while advancing the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge.

NAIOP | NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association

NAIOP comprises over 21,000 members of developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate that are committed to providing advocacy, resources, education, legislative representation, and business opportunities across North America.