Susan Orsini's impeccable sense of style sparked the creation of her interior design firm, Orsini Design Associates (ODA), in 1979. The firm is a national force in the design industry and has been listed Interior Design magazine's Design Giants for the past 14 years. ODA was recognized in 1997 by Interior Design as the leading firm for residential design among the second 100 Design Giants. Client referrals and a superior reputation among the design community have propelled ODA throughout the past 21 years. Having gained her clients' trust and confidence, Orsini expanded her internal operations from New York City and increased the scope of her work to a national level. The staff of ODA has grown from three to 23 with offices in New York and Los Angeles to accommodate West Coast enterprises. Commercial projects have given way to resorts, restaurants, equestrian structures, private residences, and corporate facilities, including airplanes and yachts.
Orsini's firm has received numerous industry awards for creativity and business accomplishments, and her work has been published in prestigious publications including Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, Design Times, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Interior Design, and Interiors. Susan and her projects have also been profiled on CNN's Style with Elsa Klench, CNBC, CNN's Business Unusual, and Bloomberg Television. Additionally, she has acted as a guest critic at the Pratt School of Architecture. Outside of her industry achievements, Susan is a Trustee and joint Master of Foxhounds for the Rombout Hunt Club.
Orsini Design Associates was instrumental in the design of key interior spaces for the new fleet of Disney's cruise ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. By incorporating innovative space planning with luxurious furnishings and color schemes, Orsini and her team created sophisticated environments for Disney's crown jewels of the sea. On both the Magic and the Wonder, Orsini designed the interiors for the Harlequin Royal Suite, One and Two bedroom suites, Nautical I & II Guest Staterooms, Health Spa, Beauty Salon, and Fitness Center.
Orsini's corporate assignments have allowed her to work closely with the CEOs of companies including Chanel, Trust Company of the West, GTE, Goldman Sachs, NYNEX, O'Melveny & Myers, and Forstmann Little & Company. In addition, she has designed spaces for prominent figures including Adnan Kashoggi, Robert De Niro, and Leonard Stern. Susan Orsini's close client relationships and business acumen, coupled with her fortitude, has yielded a loyal clientele and a superior reputation in the industry at large.
