Phyllis Harbinger, FASID, CID
Principal
Phyllis Harbinger started Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC in 1993, servicing both commercial and residential clients worldwide. The combination of commercial and residential projects, along with the variety of locales and clients’ styles, creates a spark that fuels her creativity. Phyllis is also a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, which enables her to integrate Eastern methods and theories of design and balance into her practice.
Phyllis is NCIDQ certified, a fellow and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. She has served as President of the NY Metro Chapter and as the Chair of the Chapter Support Team on the National level for ASID. She is also a tenured Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.
As a result of the work produced by her award-winning firm, she published her first book. The Interior Design Productivity Toolbox, streamlines the processes and systems for Interior Designers, Students and the Design/Build community, through a series of comprehensive checklists. The book is now available on Amazon.com, Wiley.com, and local bookstores as well.
As a direct result of the success of the book, Phyllis launched Harbinger Design and Business Consulting, to further her work with Designers and the Design/Build Community, consulting with entrepreneurs and providing a unique set of tools with which they can grow and manage their firms.
She has also been speaking across the globe and has three CEU presentations in addition to moderating panel discussions at High Point and other Design Markets.
“Working with Phyllis Harbinger has been an absolute pleasure. She has helped design three homes for us and not only did each project turn out beautifully but the process was enjoyable as well.”
— Marcy Wade
Ewa Ansaldi
Project Manager and Designer
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Ewa has worked under a series of Architects in both New York City and Westchester County. After working as a virtual employee for DCI Studio, she has now joined our team in the role of Project Manager and Designer. She assists in all aspects of the design process in addition to working alongside our Principal, reporting on both client and vendor relations. Her expertise is all in the details and she is responsible for oversight of our complex building and design projects. With 17 years of experience, Ewa continues to be a valued member of our team.
Yasemin Turckan
Junior Designer
Yasemin joined our team four years ago and is instrumental in assisting our Principal and our project manager with fabric selection, tracking orders, inspection of deliveries, and CAD drawings. She is a hard-working valued member of the team.
LEXI BACANI
Design ASSISTANT
Lexi began her journey with DCI Studio in February of 2023. She excelled as a standout student in Phyllis’ class and is now a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning her Associates in Applied Sciences in May 2023. She is currently furthering her studies in interior design through the Bachelor’s Degree program, while working as our Design Assistant.
Danielle Feldman
DESIGN ASSISTANT
Danielle was a top student in Phyllis’ classes. She then joined our team last summer assisting in many trips to the D&D building for fabric selections, as well as site visits for deliveries and inspections. Danielle continues to work alongside the team while she continues to work towards her Associate's Degree and plans to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in the future.
Kristina Rastorgueva
DESIGN ASSISTANT
Joining the team this past Summer, Kristina’s diverse skill set includes proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and other various rendering applications which she utilizes to help the team create compelling designs for our clients. We are glad to have her on our team.
EMMA Tessler
Marketing Coordinator
Emma has been a part of our DCI Studio Team since 2014, starting as an intern after her freshman year at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has worked closely with us over the years and was promoted to the position of Design Assistant in 2016. Since 2015, Emma has taken the lead on all social media posts and promotions, increasing our online network visibility across platforms over 300 percent. Before joining the DCI team, she interned at other design firms such as Nicole Fuller Interiors, Barbara Sternau Interior Design, and WMW Architects, and MKDA.