This is me:
Design professional with 20+ years of experience creating retail and restaurant environments that balance brand standards, operational needs, and customer experience. Skilled at guiding projects from concept through construction, collaborating with franchisees and consultants, and delivering site-specific solutions that enhance the guest journey while strengthening brand identity.
I bring expertise in retail, restaurant, and interior design, specializing in adapting brand standards into site-specific solutions. As a Design Project Manager, I lead projects from concept to construction—developing layouts, reviewing designs, and ensuring constructibility while preserving vision. Skilled in franchisee collaboration, consultant coordination, and custom millwork and furniture design, I deliver consistent, high-quality environments that enhance guest experience and brand identity.
My strongest qualities are reliability, trustworthiness, relatability, and discipline. Organization is at the core of how I work. My career has shaped me into an effective intermediary between production teams and creative partners, while also allowing me to build lasting, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
When I’m not designing, I enjoy spending time with my family and taking long walks with my dog. I love being outdoors and connecting with nature just as much as cozying up at home with a good movie. I deeply value Toronto’s multicultural environment and I’m always eager to learn something new—whether it’s exploring a new language or experimenting with a new cooking recipe.
Contact me.
Did something in my portfolio catch your eye? If you’re looking for a designer to bring creativity and experience to your team, I’d love to connect.
anabarcenasdesign@gmail.com
(437) 220-5929