Managing Principal 

Diane Taitt is the founder and principal of De Space Designs LLC. Her life is a vibrant tapestry weaving the cultures of her birth place London, with her childhood years growing up in the lush tropical Caribbean Island of Trinidad, and later her rich formative adult years in New York City. Her experiential multifaceted work is deeply imbued with stories, art, and the genius beauty of the natural environment. 

Diane has spent the last 20 years at the forefront of architecture and interior design, pioneering the field of holistic design. Her journey toward holistic health and wellness has led her to specialize in creating unique intentional spaces that nourish the mind, body, and soul.

As an innovator and leader in both large and small firms including the post as Director of Interior Architecture at Leo A Daly, and partner at GTM Architects, Diane has consistently pushed the boundaries of design, blending biophilic principles, color psychology, human biology, science, and cutting-edge technology. Her bold approach to design, earned her over fourteen prestigious design awards and features in numerous prestigious publications.

Diane’s creativity is fueled by her love of world history, architecture, & culture. Her experiential designs are inspired and informed by her clients “unique story”. She continues to passionately explore the space where science meets nature & design, to curate multilayered sensory healing environments. 

Committed to making a difference, Diane actively volunteers to provide pro bono design and lifestyle services to women and families in underserved communities.

Diane, an adjunct professor at George Washington University and other institutions, earned a Bachelors of Architecture from Pratt Institute, and a Master of Business Administration from Baruch University in NYC . 

A certified yogi, Diane recently launched a wellness lifestyle brand OMI, and is working on opening a wellness brick and mortar space. One day she will write her book celebrating Sacred Spaces.