Film still from NOOK: a sage-green autonomous pod on a sunlit San Francisco street

Interior Designer · Austin, Texas

Kendrae Hunter

Wellness-driven, biophilic interiors for homes, hospitality and the spaces in between.

Now showing: NOOK, Zoox × Autodesk studio, 2026

Hello

I design spaces that are as restorative as they are inspiring, using natural light, organic materials and universal design so homes, restaurants and workplaces feel good to everyone who uses them.

BFA Interior Architecture & Design, Academy of Art University, 2026 · U.S. Army veteran · Based in Austin, Texas

Selected work

All projects

Mobility interior & CMF · 2026

NOOK

An autonomous micro-mobility pod for San Francisco streets

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Axonometric render of the master suite: a symmetrical bedroom with a classical bed, linen drapes and oak floors

Residential · 2025

Vallejo Residence

A 1904 Arts & Crafts home, reworked for three generations

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Commercial · Hospitality

Living Harvest

A farm-to-table restaurant and urban farm in Mission Bay

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Render of the National Geographic reception with a curved desk, warm wood and natural light

Commercial · Workplace & retail

National Geographic West Coast HQ

The Horizon’s Edge: where land, water and sky meet

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Technical & site work

Technical · Construction documents · 2025

Bus Shelter

A construction-document sheet, start to finish

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Hunters Point Shipyard site analysis board with zoning, height and open-space maps and an axonometric

Technical · Site planning · 2024

Site Design & Mapping

From a single site to the shoreline

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About

Design that improves how people feel

I’m fascinated by how design influences mood, behavior and wellness. I focus on wellness-driven, functional and inspiring residential and commercial spaces that don’t just look beautiful but actively improve the health and welfare of the people who use them. I believe thoughtful design should be accessible to everyone: spaces that nurture connection, support well-being and celebrate individuality.

More about Kendrae

Interior design in Austin & Kyle

Services

01Design consultations
02Space planning & layouts
033D renderings & visualization
04Materials, finishes & color
05FF&E selection
06Accessible & multigenerational design

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