Valeria Carbonaro-Laws
Director
Valeria is a Director of Studio Italia and has been central to the growth of the business and its long-standing relationships with Italy’s leading design brands.
With a strong understanding of European furniture, interiors and supplier partnerships, Valeria works closely across the showroom, brand relationships and client projects. Her role brings together commercial direction, product knowledge and a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship, quality and design culture that define Studio Italia.
Joanna Hoeft
Director
Joanna is a Director of Studio Italia and has played a key role in developing the company’s kitchen and wardrobe offering in New Zealand.
With extensive experience in kitchen design, including time spent working in Sydney with Italian kitchen manufacturer Varenna, Joanna brings a deep understanding of European design systems, materiality and the detail required to deliver highly resolved interiors.
Her work spans client projects, showroom direction and the continued development of Studio Italia’s kitchen, wardrobe and interior design expertise.
Kady Ward
Kitchen & Wardrobe Designer
Kady works across Studio Italia’s custom kitchen and wardrobe projects, bringing more than 20 years’ industry experience and a background in industrial design.
Her role combines design development, technical detail and client support, helping translate Studio Italia’s Italian design systems into refined, highly functional spaces.
Thomas Cannings
Head of Brand & Communications
Thomas leads the Studio Italia brand, working closely with the company’s Italian design partners to strengthen how their collections, design values and craftsmanship are represented in New Zealand.
His role supports the connection between Studio Italia’s international brands, showroom experience and wider market presence.
Emma Harron
Sales Consultant
Emma is a Sales Consultant at Studio Italia, working with clients across furniture selection, product specification and showroom enquiries.
With more than 20 years’ experience in furniture and interiors, including seven years with Ralph Lauren Home in London, Emma brings strong product knowledge and a high level of client care to the showroom.
Kallen Isaac-Szymanik
Furniture Sales and Design Consultant
Kallen is a Sales and Design Consultant at Studio Italia, working with clients, interior designers and architects across furniture selection and specification.
Kallen brings close to a decade of experience in contemporary furniture and design, along with a strong knowledge of international brands, textiles, and materials. His approach combines a refined design sensibility with an understanding of how furniture works within the wider interior.
Constanza Muñoz Lobos
Kitchen & Wardrobe Designer
Constanza is part of Studio Italia’s design team, specialising in kitchen and wardrobe projects.
Originally from Chile, she has a degree in Interior Design and has also completed design study at the Bauhaus Design School in Germany. She brings international experience, technical understanding and a strong appreciation for Italian design systems.
Audrey Songan
Technical Designer
Audrey is part of Studio Italia’s design team, supporting the development of kitchen, wardrobe and interior design projects.
Working across technical detail, presentation material and project documentation, she helps translate Studio Italia’s Italian design systems into refined, functional spaces for New Zealand homes.
Cat Woollams
Project Operations Coordinator
Cat works across project operations at Studio Italia, supporting the coordination and delivery of client work through the showroom and wider team.
With experience in planning and project management, she brings structure and practical oversight to the many moving parts involved in design, supply and installation.
Kate Fisher
Operations & Logistics Manager
Kate is part of the Studio Italia team as Operations and Logistics Manager, overseeing the operational detail that supports the business and its international supplier relationships.
Her role spans logistics, financial processes, biosecurity, compliance, health and safety, and the many practical steps involved in bringing Italian and European design into New Zealand.
