Joanna Ford - PrincipalJoanna Ford Interior Design was established by Joanna Ford, a former senior financial executive, who re-trained in London as an Interior Designer to follow her passion for good design and decoration and helping others achieve their interior visions.From an Italian family, growing up in Australia, Joanna lived in London for over four years where she completed her studies in Interior Design with the UK{s National Design Academy and successfully advised a variety of clients in the North West London area in all areas of interior styling, design and decoration.Joanna’s Italian family background, and qualifications achieved in the interior design centre of Europe, combines with her love and experience of the colours, open space and casual lifestyle Australia offers, to deliver a truly unique style that offers clients the best of European design and fashion in a uniquely Australian way, utilising the best of local materials and tailored to Melbourne’s modern, relaxed and open-plan living.As a mother of two, a busy professional, and having created homes for her young family interstate and abroad, Joanna intimately understands the many challenges and requirements facing families wanting to make the most of their homes.Joanna is an Associate Member of the Design Institute of Australia, Australia’s professional membership body for qualified and experienced practicing interior designers, and her decorating advice has featured in leading publications such as House & Garden, Domain, Leader Newspapers, Melbourne Weekly, and Interiors Addict.Zarina Fernandez - AssistantZarina Fernandez is a former corporate trainer with a commerce degree, graduate diploma in management and a certificate 4 in training and assessment. Having discovered a passion and significant talent for interior design through decorating the homes of friends and family, Zarina is now developing a promising career in interior design."My home is my sanctuary and I believe your home should be filled with things you love, that reflect your personality and be a place that you and your family feel proud to call home. I’m excited to be working with Joanna and helping her clients turn their houses into their own beautiful sanctuaries."