Our Approach
What Makes Us Distinct
Janna Paulson and the PPDS team has provided full-service interior design and space planning expertise to multi-family, residential, hospitality, retail, and corporate clientele since 1989. PPDS is a woman-owned business that makes a bold statement. If you’re looking to update your residence, launch a new retail or corporate space concept or reinvigorate your workplace we offer a fresh and comprehensive analysis that reflects your style and needs. We travel the world to provide you with the best design solutions and utilize the most current technology to conceptualize your vision. Professionalism, integrity, education, talent and creativity are the foundation of our philosophy.
Founder/President
Janna Paulson, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP
President and Founder of PPDS since 1989, Janna directs and oversees company activities and personnel. Her expertise allows her to manage project budgets and schedules to ensure that the highest quality of professional interior design services are provided. A Registered Interior Designer, Janna has near four decades of experience in the operations, design and directing of interiors work. She currently sits on the Texas Book Festival Advisory Council, is on the President’s Cabinet for the Paramount Theatre, and is a member of The Texas Women for the Arts where she serves as Membership Co-Chair. Born in Abilene, Texas. Favorite color is PPDS blue. Hobbies include travel, food and golf. Favorite book is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. My weakness is saying no to a good cause.
Project Manager
Lindsey Kendrick, RID
As a Project Manager at PPDS, Lindsey’s role is to ensure that each project flows smoothly from beginning to end, through all phases of the Design process. Her credentials include a bachelor’s degree from The University of North Texas. She is also a licensed and registered Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience. With an eclectic personal style, her goal is to provide unique and personalized designs for each project. Originally from Texas, she moved to Colorado in 2023 to begin a new chapter with her family. Overseeing the opening of the Denver area PPDS office and helping to grow PPDS for the future has been a fun and exciting challenge. Her hobbies include fiber arts and crafting, collage making, reading (anything Fantasy or Science fiction), hiking with her family, and live music. Her favorite color is green but is fond of exploring new and different palettes.
Project Manager
Ashley Perez, RID
As Project Manager, Ashley is involved in every phase of the design process from schematics to furniture selection and everything in between. Ashley’s attention to detail allows her to create well thought out spaces tailored to a client’s specific needs. She was born in San Antonio, Texas and her hobbies include travel, food and hiking with her dog, Callie. Ashley’s favorite color is heather gray. Her favorite TV show is Big Little Lies. Ashley would say her greatest weakness is not being able to say no!
Project Manager
Margaret Leonard, RID
As Project Manager, Margaret is involved in every phase of the design process. From schematics to furniture selection and everything in between, her attention to detail allows her to create well thought out spaces tailored to a client’s specific needs. She was born in Dallas, Texas and her hobbies include Country Western dancing and sitting on the patio with her pups. Margaret’s favorite color is Turquoise. Her favorite Movie is August Rush and favorite book is The Last Lie I Told. Something no one knows about Margaret is she is a diehard Gilmore Girls fan and any day that she can quote Lorelei is a good day. Copper Boom! Margaret would say her greatest weakness is Coca Cola.
Project Designer
Bri Glossner
Bri has jumped into multi-family design at PPDS upon graduating from Texas State University. She strives for organization, innovation, and execution in every phase of design from schematics to furniture selection and loves collaboration throughout the entire process. Bri was born in Dallas, Texas and her favorite color is pink. Bri’s hobbies include travel, rock climbing, and cuddling with her two dogs. Her favorite show is Grey’s Anatomy and favorite book is A Fine Balance. Bri’s biggest weakness is anything chocolate! Something no one knows about her is that she is a certified phlebotomist.
Project Designer
Dakota Smith
Dakota fell in love with PPDS’ portfolio and mission when she discovered our job listing after her graduation from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She combines her passions for design and psychology to live out her belief that everyone deserves access to a space where they can truly be themselves, and to have their personality reflected in the design of that space. Dakota was born and raised in Lakewood, CO, and her hobbies include hiking, water sports, painting, reading, and cooking. Her favorite color is yellow, favorite movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and she would never risk hurting her books’ feelings by picking a favorite! Something that few people know about Dakota is that she loves bluegrass music and wishes she could play the banjo
or fiddle.
Marketing Coordinator
Jamye Peel
As a Marketing Coordinator, Jamye is responsible for online presence such as website development, email campaigns, blog post and social media. She also prepares print advertising and promotional marketing materials. Jamye was born in Abilene, Texas. Her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, travel and exploration. Her favorite movies are Labyrinth & Life is Beautiful. Jamye’s guilty weakness is ice cream.
Procurement Manager
KARINA PADILLA-DURAN, CPP
Karina holds the title of Procurement Manager and brings to the firm a multi-faceted talent for procurement. She received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Texas A&M University in Global Arts, Planning, Design & Construction. She received a double minor in Art & Architecture History and Creative Studies. Her classical studies led her to study Baroque and Rococo Architecture in Fiorentino, Italy. She was born in Nochistlan, Zacatecas and her hobbies include fashion, DIY projects, painting and running. Her love for nature and animals encouraged her to sponsor a baby elephant from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Karina’s favorite color is pink. Her favorite bands include The National, The War on Drugs and Forest Swords. Her favorite movies include The Holiday, Leap Year, Father of the Bride and 13 Going on 30. Her favorite books include The Old Man and the Sea and Personal Growth books. Something no one knows about Karina is that she would love to start her own fashion-line someday. Karina would say her greatest weakness is sweets.
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