THE tEAM

  • Alexii Friedman, Founder and Lead Designer


    Alexii is a New York City and Philadelphia-based interior designer who takes pride in her ability to transform spaces that uniquely reflect the client’s needs and daily life. Alexii has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Moore College of Art and Design.

    Her passion for interior design began at a young age when she would constantly re-arrange furniture in her family home, repaint walls without permission, and force her mother to purchase new pieces. Alexii’s detail-oriented, client-focused approach makes her flexible and fun to work with. She has over a decade of experience in modern interiors working with prestigious firms in New York City before founding Studio Friedman in 2019.

    Outside of design, Alexii enjoys spending time with her family, including her two sons and artist husband. She has a passion for travel and fine art.

  • Karen Wolter , Project Manager


    Karen serves as the Project Manager for the firm overseeing the organization, coordination and financial aspects of each project. Karen is meticulous at ensuring Studio Friedman projects are completed on time and within budget.

    Karen has over 20 years of experience working with designers across the tri-state area, which is where she honed her skills of being detail oriented and precise.

    When Karen isn’t balancing a spreadsheet or tracking design orders, she can be found enjoying her three boys, loving husband, and her two Saint Berdoodles.

  • Vivian Shao Chen, Senior Designer


    Vivian is a Senior Designer at Studio Friedman. Her background in design is based on over 15 years of architectural training and professional experience. Her passion is centered around elevating everyday life though all things design. Her interests are rooted in interior architecture and design, and expand towards ceramics, sewing, and pattern making. Whether its the design of the home, goods within the home, or the garments one wears, she believes in celebrating natural materials, function, history, and craftsmanship.

    Vivian holds a Master of Architecture from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from McGill University.

  • ELISA ZANETTI, INTERIOR DESIGNER