Van Nuys / California / United States
Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial and retail projects.Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California.Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients lifestyles and needs ; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States, Mexico and Spain.Mr. Diaz has a received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers ( ASID/LA ), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS ( DIFFA/LA ). In 1998- 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His work has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Decor several times. Television appearances include several HGTV programs.
