Team

Sarita Simpson

Founder + Principal Designer

From a very young age, Sarita knew that she had an obsession with interior design and beautiful, stylish spaces. In 2014 Sarita launched her design firm – Sarita Simpson Design – and has since completed dozens of projects for both residential and commercial clients in the DC area. For more than seven years before that, Sarita was the lead designer (working with Jason Claire) at Vastu, a high-end furnishings boutique in Washington DC, where she designed residential and commercial spaces, including apartment model units and lobbies as well as custom furniture, rugs, and window treatments for her clients.

Shawnasia Black

Interior Designer

Shawnasia Black is a proud first-generation Jamaican American, originally from the Bronx, New York. She holds a BFA in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and additional degrees in Psychology and Professional Communications from Clark University.

With nearly a decade of experience in residential, nonprofit, and multi-family housing design, primarily in New York, Shawnasia brings a refined eye and a passion for crafting spaces that tell a story. Influenced by her love of travel and a penchant for eclectic yet contemporary styles, her work is rooted in creating environments that feel both personal and elevated. She infuses her designs with cultural richness and urban vibrancy, reflecting her own background and experiences.

Shawnasia envisions a world where everyone, regardless of background, can access the transformative power of intentional design. She is committed to creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but also deeply aligned with the individuality, comfort, and aspirations of those she designs for.