## Meet Italia Lucio: Newport Beach's Newest Design Talent
We're excited to introduce Italia Lucio, the latest addition to our Newport Beach design team. With nearly five years of experience at Steelcase, Italia brings a wealth of commercial design expertise and fresh perspective to Tangram Interiors.
Originally from Tampico, Mexico—a charming coastal town along the Gulf of Mexico—Italia has recently made the move to Southern California to join the dealer side of the industry. Her transition from manufacturer to dealer perspective adds valuable depth to our team's capabilities.
## Getting to Know Italia
**Current Role:** Interior Designer, Newport Beach
**Professional Background:** 4.5 years as Interior Designer at Steelcase
**Design Philosophy:** Italia's connection to nature deeply influences her design approach. She draws inspiration from organic elements—the greens of grass and foliage, the warmth of sunsets—bringing these natural influences into commercial spaces.
## Beyond the Design Studio
Italia's personality shines through in her love for staying connected and informed about her community. She describes herself as naturally curious about local happenings, always seeking the latest news and developments in her city.
Since relocating to California, she's been exploring everything the region offers, with beach visits topping her list of favorite new experiences. Her adventurous spirit extends globally too—Africa and Alaska are high on her travel bucket list.
When it comes to relaxation, Italia values downtime (her hypothetical debut album title? "Relaxxxxx") and enjoys music, particularly Jason Mraz's work.
## What Excites Her Most
Italia's enthusiasm for her new role centers on three key areas: - **Team Collaboration:** Building relationships with colleagues and learning from diverse perspectives - **Complex Projects:** Tackling challenging design problems that push creative boundaries - **Project Completion:** Seeing designs transform from concept to finished space
This combination of technical expertise, natural design sensibility, and genuine excitement for collaborative work makes Italia a valuable addition to our Newport Beach team. Her manufacturer background provides insider knowledge of product capabilities, while her fresh California perspective brings new energy to client relationships.
Welcome to the Tangram family, Italia! We look forward to seeing the innovative spaces you'll help create.
