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 vision to life, so you can focus on your business. 

We are experts in harnessing the power of design to advance your business goals—so you can focus on what you are an expert in.

When you work with CDL, you are choosing a team that understands how to use design and architecture to further your goals. Not ours.

Whether that’s to support company culture post-pandemic by converting offices into open conversational areas or curating a brand-new retail experience that builds your brand, we use design as a tool on your behalf.

We are committed to providing solutions with the highest level of standards and personal attention. Our experienced and trustworthy team prides itself on delivering best-in-breed work with each and every project, no matter how big or small.

At its core, our process is simple.

We first work to thoroughly understand your needs and challenges by listening attentively. We want to know what is working for you and what is not.

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

The power of intentional design is not simple, but it is transformative and often surprising.

It’s the moment when you brainstorm as a team and realize people are coming out of their shells because they are comfortable in the space you share. It’s the feeling of looking forward to being in a familiar environment that’s finally conducive to focusing on what matters most.

With intentional design, what you see is the end result, not the process.

Handling building codes with the city is one thing. But functional expertise does so much more.

At CDL, we are experts in functional planning. We excitedly embrace new challenges, and your mission is ours. We are experts in harnessing the power of design to advance your business goals—so you can focus on what you are an expert in.

Building a partnership takes trust.

That’s why CDL Design Group created core values to guide not only every project but every 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 will earn your trust.

We are nimble. Our ability to shift gears quickly differentiates us from other firms. Since we work very closely with our clients, we are in a better position to hear feedback and observe changing preferences.

As a boutique firm, we are able to make fast decisions and changes without wasting large amounts of time on management layers and red tape.
This translates into higher productivity, which saves clients time and money. Our firm focuses on:

  • The resources and technology to see the project through
  • Clear organization and planning through each step of the process
  • Empowering cross-trained teams to get the job done in a timely manner

Your project is about you, not us. In every project, our clients’ needs and expectations always come first. You’ll see our client-focused approach through:

  • Personalized attention and service
  • Thoughtful, frequent communication
  • Bridging design back to your business goals

Experience is invaluable. We pride ourselves on our past experience and forward-thinking mindset, ensuring we’re always up to date on cutting-edge processes and industry best practices through:

  • Continued learning and education
  • Professionally licensed and certified team
  • Industry thought leadership and knowledge sharing

A trusted partner is nimble and responsive to your dynamic and ever-changing needs. Our team is proactive and committed to being:

  • Promptly accessible when you need us
  • Adaptable to timelines, business needs, and schedules
  • Openly communicative throughout the project

We demonstrate honesty and integrity with every interaction. We always prioritize that clients understand the design process and practice the following:

  • Straight-forward and direct communication to ensure your project goals are achieved
  • On-going status updates for every project phase

Your business is your priority. We give you the peace of mind of leaving your design needs in our capable hands. We approach every project with a solutions-oriented attitude that:

  • Focuses on solutions rather than limitations
  • Tackles issues with logic, expertise and a positive outlook
  • Creates opportunities for growth and understanding

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.