Courtney Ward, NCIDQ

Courtney Ward is an Idaho native who spent over a decade in Los Angeles pursuing a career in interior design. Her time there led her to work on exclusive, branded hospitality projects, including restaurants, boutique hotels, workplaces, and public spaces. Courtney’s expertise lies in delivering fresh, evocative social spaces through her placemaking and concept-driven design process.

Her design portfolio includes the AIA award-winning Nobu Malibu, the AIA-nominated Simmzy’s, and a Coronado Gem Award-winning historic Tudor renovation. Among her notable projects are NeueHouse Venice, Motto by Hilton (concept), ModMansions Palm Springs, the SAG-AFTRA Lobby, Del Frisco’s Grille (Southern California), the La Brea Bakery Flagship, and the Mister Donut Japan Flagship. Courtney’s contributions have been featured in prominent publications such as Hospitality Design Magazine, Restaurant Development + Design, and Dwell Magazine. She is NCIDQ certified and a LEED Green Associate with a passion for sustainability.