Team

Founder and Creative Partner of BLINK, Clint Nagata sets the overall strategic direction for BLINK’s studio, overseeing each project from conception through to completion.

Clint readily perceives the symphony of space, form and function that each site invites. Unencumbered by a signature style, Clint endeavours instead to bring out the best in each location, keeping brand, owner and geography in mind.

Having spent two decades at the cutting edge of design, testing limits, exploring and pushing the envelope of room and space, Clint has seen his designs executed across some of the world’s most coveted destinations. Each vision that turns into reality further cements Clint’s position as a thought leader on insight and originality in hospitality design.

Clint cites Sri Lankan design luminary Geoffrey Bawa as the enduring influence on his design philosophy and the mercurial mind of author Malcolm Gladwell as a source of inspiration.

Rengy John brings his Creativity Quotient and more than 20 years’ experience in the architecture and design industry on luxury hotel projects including Four Seasons, Armani, Raffles and Sheraton. His forward-thinking mindset aligns perfectly with the creative insight that BLINK has become renowned and commissioned for.

As a principal figure in BLINK’s cohesive and complementary leadership team, Rengy’s deep conviction for innovation and imagination support and guide the company’s ambition for recognition as a preeminent luxury hospitality design firm.

Pietro Campanella is one of hospitality design’s most experienced and free-spirited figures. He has a collection of projects with luxury boutique hotel pioneers AMAN Resorts and GHM, spa visionaries ESPA, and five-star brands such as Hilton, Alila, and Rosewood. Before joining BLINK, Pietro worked as a senior architect with Denniston International Architects in Kuala Lumpur and with BARstudio in  Melbourne. With more than two decades’ experience, he has a wealth of knowledge in master planning, design, and detailing which he taps into when preparing concept presentations and design documentation before segueing into site visits and construction administration.

Pietro’s technical accomplishment has allowed him to bring his nonconformist visions and sentiments to life, impressing Adrian Zecha, hotel visionary and founder of AMAN Resorts, by his “passion for good architecture”.

Kaokrai or ‘Ying’ is a skilled architect with more than 10 years’ experience in hotel and resort projects. Ying has an innate propensity for design and a passion that drives his industry, starting from concepts through to practical implementations. His capacity to quickly grasp the big picture and inspired mentoring are what propel the team to success.

Ying’s talent for understanding cultural nuances and depth of historical knowledge further BLINK’s detailed approach to research for its projects. Ying has seen his visions take shape across international luxury hospitality brands including Regent, Hilton, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, Renaissance and Rosewood.

Within her 11 years as a professional interior designer, Mariana has worked on a range of luxury projects that have taken her across the globe, including Singapore, Macau, Morocco, Australia and the United States. Mariana’s international experience has introduced her to different perspectives and helped her develop a sensitivity to the diverse requirements of culture and environment.

Hailing from Portugal, Mariana is fluent in four languages and is proficient in managing international accounts. Mariana has an innate understanding of space which frees her imagination, giving her flexibility when designing and creating.

Louisa has 14 years’ combined experience in luxury hospitality interior design projects, working at AvroKO, Hansar Hotel Group and Yokomizo Associates among others. With strong conceptualisation skills combined with a discerning eye for colour and detail, Louisa has produced some outstanding award-winning compositions.

Louisa pays close attention to client needs, budgets and styles. With her strong communication skills, fluency in four languages and work experience in multi-cultural environments, Louisa succeeds in delivering at every stage, from early designs through to collaborating with clients.

Her studio management experience has given Louisa a flair for allocating the right personnel, based on their skills and work styles, for the right projects. She respects the differences within her team and builds on their talents, winning her respect as an irreplaceable liaison between BLINK, clients, operators and suppliers.

A passion for food and travel inspired Rie to journey through the world of hospitality design. Having created unique environments for bars, lounges and restaurants around the world from Hanoi to the Swiss Alps, Rie has an acute understanding of the demands of food and beverage establishments and the significance of composing ambience. With each project, Rie considers the individual characteristics of the space, to craft a design and atmosphere that is not only fitting but creates an unforgettable experience.

From her wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry, Rie has sharpened her design skills. By gaining a deep understanding of each business and considering every detail, from food concept, tableware, menus and uniforms – the final concept ensures every element works in harmony to create the perfect design and envisaged ambience.