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Design shapes how people feel, think, and connect and when it’s done well, it directly impacts performance.
At Aray Design Studio, we create interior environments that balance research, wellness, education, and beauty to deliver spaces that function intelligently and perform over time.
Areas of Specialization:
Every project is grounded in licensed expertise, collaborative leadership, and a clear focus on outcomes spaces designed for people, performance, and long-term purpose.
Aray Design Studio was founded by Annette Guercio (G-where-cho), a licensed Calgary interior designer with over two decades of experience bridging creativity and technical precision.
Raised by a mason and general contractor, alongside an artistic mother, Annette grew up equally immersed in active job sites and creative pursuits. This dual influence of construction and artistry taught her the language of building early, while nurturing a deep appreciation for form, texture, movement and expression. Seeing firsthand how structure, materials, and design shape human experience sparked a lifelong curiosity about how spaces influence how people feel, think, and connect.
Interior design became the natural intersection of those two worlds. After nearly two decades designing commercial, healthcare, wellness, workplace, and retail environments, Annette founded Aray Design Studio to bring meaning back to design where research, wellness, and beauty work together.
"Spaces quietly shape how we feel, think, and perform. Good design respects that responsibility by balancing intuition, evidence, and beauty to support real human experience.”
- Annette Guercio, Founder
Annette’s background combines education, professional accreditation, and award-winning experience, ensuring each project is both visionary and technically sound.
Today, she leads a team of skilled designers, project managers, and technologists who share her commitment to clarity, collaboration, and results-driven design. Together, they deliver human-centered, evidence-based interior design solutions that simplify complexity and create spaces that perform beautifully and stand the test of time.
At Aray Design Studio, design is a process of thoughtful discovery. Every project begins with listening, understanding your goals, your users, and the experience you want the space to deliver.
Whether you’re a developer, leasing agent, administrator, entrepreneur, or business owner, we guide you through a transparent, collaborative process that brings clarity to complex projects.
With Aray, you can expect:
Most clients come to Aray at a critical moment, opening a new clinic or spa, reimagining a retail space, or upgrading an office environment.
They’re often facing three challenges:
As a licensed interior design studio, we provide strategic design and hands-on project management to bring clarity, reduce risk, and deliver spaces that perform beautifully and last.
Not sure where to begin?
Book a complimentary scoping call and get expert direction before you build. Not sure where to start? Book a free scoping call today:
Why Aray(Let’s talk through your goals and next steps - no obligation.)
When design is done right, the impact goes far beyond aesthetics. Our clients experience:
“We make complex requirements simple - aligning stakeholders fast and delivering spaces that perform.”
If you want an interior design firm that brings strategic thinking, licensed expertise, and creative clarity to complex projects, Aray provides the leadership to move your project forward with confidence.
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