Who We Are
studiospillane is a commercial interior design studio with a focus on our clients’ results. We create more than beautiful spaces, we design environments that influence behaviour, increase dwell time, improve bookings, and drive real business outcomes.
At studiospillane we work with our clients to ensure that the outcome aligns with their requirements – aesthetically, operationally, and economically. We apply our experience to deliver projects that go over and above their expectations. We are passionate about sustainability and are actively working to improve our esd processes on every project.
Angela Spillane started studiospillane in 2019, after working in award winning commercial architectural practices for 20 years. During that time, she led successful teams to design and deliver projects in multiple commercial sectors, particularly in the hospitality, hotel, retail, aviation, and multi residential spaces. She believes that good design is more than a visual outcome – it can impact people’s behaviour, elevate business, and simplify operations.
Angela Spillane
Principal & Interior Designer
“At studiospillane, we design with people in mind and purpose at heart. Creating spaces that not only look beautiful, but work seamlessly, feel right, are commercially viable, and shape meaningful experiences”. Angela Spillane
Angela Spillane is a highly experienced interior designer with over 25 years in the industry, specialising in commercial interiors across the hospitality, retail, and aviation sectors. As Principal of studiospillane, based in Brisbane, Angela leads a studio dedicated to creating spaces that are not only visually compelling, but operationally smart and environmentally responsible. Interior design is more than a beautiful space for people to connect. It is a business tool.
Angela’s work is grounded in the belief that great design starts with people — responding to emotional and practical needs, and enhancing the way we live, work, and move through space. She brings strategic thinking, creative clarity, and deep industry experience to every project.
Angela is deeply engaged with Australia’s design community. She is Chair of Artisan, Queensland’s centre for craft and design; a Fellow of the Design Institute of Australia; and a member of the DIA’s National Interior Design Working Group. She taught at QUT for over two decades and continues to mentor emerging designers. She is attending Osaka Expo in 2025 as a delegate representing Artisan as one of the Australian pavilion’s cultural partners. The Artisan led delegation will also undertake a research tour in the region to benefit Queensland’s unique design and craft sector.
Studiospillane regularly works in a pro bono capacity with not-for-profit organisations to the benefit of our community. We have ongoing relationships and current projects with the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation and Oz Harvest.
At studiospillane, Angela remains hands-on with every project, working in close collaboration with clients, consultants, and communities to deliver interiors that elevate experience, reflect culture, and support long-term performance.
Elyse Rann
Senior Interior Designer
“I believe design should be focused on elevating human experience and ensuring we make a positive impact on the environment and future generations” Elyse Rann
Elyse Rann is a Senior Interior Designer with over ten years experience working across a broad range of project types including workplace, hospitality, aviation, multi-residential, education & defence.
Elyse strives to achieve quality through all stages of a project from conceptual phases through to design detailing. She is passionate about developing strong narratives that drive the concepts for the built environment which focus on user experience. She is focused on ensuring the details and concepts are carried through to the end product and experience. This ensures a highly considered and thoughtful design response.
Elyse has developed comprehensive skills in strategy, design, documentation and 3D visualisation.
Elizabeth Hall
Senior Interior Designer
“With a holistic design approach, the spaces we inhabit naturally reflect and embody our values and enrich our daily lives. By demonstrating a considered and thoughtful relationship with place our spaces become inherently welcoming, familiar and engaging opportunities to dwell, to rest, to entertain and to enjoy.” Elizabeth Hall
Elizabeth is a skilled Senior Interior Designer with over 8 years’ experience in the Design and Architectural industry with extensive exposure in the high-end residential, commercial, workspace and multi-residential sectors.
Elizabeth’s proficiency in technical program know allows her to create dynamic design solutions tailored to individual client briefs, from conceptual design through to construction documentation.
Utilizing and industrial design and lighting background, she holds the ability to understand user experience, human interaction and spatial requirements whilst gaining greater knowledge of human ergonomics to create innovative design outcomes to cater to all users.
Elizabeth’s deep engagement with clients and collaborative approach enables her to truly understand how built forms engage with their users, how spaces are holistically utilized and their impacts on people over time.
Nadia Dubreiul
Interior Designer
Nadia Dubreuil joined studiospillane in early 2020 as an interior designer. in 2021 she was awarded the DIA QLD Gotya (Graduate of the Year Award) as the best Interior Design Graduate in Queensland.
Nadia has worked with Angela at 3 companies, including Arkhefield, GroupGSA, and now studiospillane. Formerly a civil engineer, Nadia balances her innate creativity, style, talent, and heightened work ethic with her strong background in construction delivery and formal delivery processes.
Hannah Torrisi
Interior Designer
“Design is more than its face value. Functionality, inclusivity and longevity ultimately take precedence in the public realm we work in. I strive to develop this awareness and bring that knowledge into my design solutions” Hannah Torrisi.
Hannah began her interior design career in 2021 after graduating Queensland University of Technology. She has worked and contributed on projects in multiple sectors including aviation, hospitality, retail, workplace, health care, and education. She continues her involvement with the university as a sessional tutor in technical documentation, design and Australian Standards compliance.
Michelle Choung
Graduate Interior Designer
Michelle is a graduate interior designer with almost 2 years’ experience working across various project types from small to large scale projects.
Michelle is passionate about understanding how space can positively impact the community. She strives to deliver strong conceptual narratives and focuses on details with relevance to the surrounding environments. Michelle’s empathetic nature enables her to recognise the clients needs, producing a design that is purposeful.
“I strive to recognise the big picture and find purpose within details with hopes to have a positive influence on the community” Michelle Choung.
Cynthia Holliday
Administration Assistant
With a background in graphic design, Cynthia has been working in architecture and interior design studios for over 10 years. After taking some time off to start a family and discover a talent for food styling and photography, she now finds herself reimmersed in the design industry alongside old friends and new.