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Designing environments to feel as good as they function

Connecting organizational goals to spatial solutions that attract talent, reduce friction, and reinforce the culture you’re building, whether that’s patient care, student achievement, or employee engagement.

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Every space is the most visible evidence of what an organization believes about its people.

  • Designed for Humans

    Creating accessible spaces where people can focus, collaborate, and recharge. With certified design professionals on our team, you can feel confident you’re working with experts trained in the technical standards and regulations that shape better spaces.

  • Values Made Visible

    Upfront insights translate your mission, values, and brand into visible environments. A space should feel as good as it functions so patients feel at ease, students feel inspired, and teams feel like they belong.

  • Flexible, Future-Ready Spaces

    Technology integration, wayfinding, and adaptable furniture planning create environments that evolve with you. Whether hybrid work, changing needs, or growth, your space keeps pace.

The Design Difference

Our Custer design team serves as an integrated partner, working alongside you and project stakeholders to ensure furniture planning aligns seamlessly with the project’s goals, and reflects your company’s brand and culture.
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How We Deliver

Discovery Sessions

Whether we’re leading or collaborating with your AE team, we start by asking the right questions before presenting solutions. From critical workflows to learning flexibility to team collaboration, we uncover the cultural truths and operational challenges that shape how your space should perform.

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Evidence-Based Planning

As a Steelcase partner, we leverage their industry-leading research and insights to inform our space plans and design solutions. Their global research and network of partners provide a deep understanding of evolving workplace trends and user needs, allowing us to create environments that are not only beautiful and functional, but grounded in evidence to help people and organizations succeed.

Visual Clarity

From 3D renderings to immersive, real-time visualization tools including AI walkthroughs, Twinmotion, and Configura, we bring your space to life before it is built, helping stakeholders align faster and move forward with confidence.

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Implementation Roadmap

Complete project programming including furniture specifications, finish selections, and coordination with trades. One comprehensive plan, from concept to occupancy, designed to work within your operational constraints.

From discovery workshops to final installation, our process turns insight into environments that work for your people

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Calvin University | Prince Conference Center

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Corewell Health Big Rapids

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Calvin University | Hekman Library

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Calvin University | Prince Conference Center

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Corewell Health Big Rapids

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Calvin University | Hekman Library

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Calvin University | Prince Conference Center

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Corewell Health Big Rapids

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Calvin University | Hekman Library

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Calvin University | Prince Conference Center

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Corewell Health Big Rapids

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Calvin University | Hekman Library

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CS Erickson

Our Talented Team of Designers

All People
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Jody Poole

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Kim Jerome

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Kaitlyn Dorey

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Beth Godfrey

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Rachael Tamez

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Ashley Newton

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Amanda Johnson

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Shannon Browers, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Shannon Stockelman, WELL

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Tina Frain

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Christine Holt

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Jody Poole

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Kim Jerome

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Kaitlyn Dorey

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Beth Godfrey

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Rachael Tamez

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Ashley Newton

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Amanda Johnson

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Shannon Browers, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Shannon Stockelman, WELL

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Tina Frain

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Christine Holt

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Jody Poole

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Kim Jerome

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Kaitlyn Dorey

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Beth Godfrey

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Rachael Tamez

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Ashley Newton

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Amanda Johnson

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Shannon Browers, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Shannon Stockelman, WELL

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Tina Frain

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Christine Holt

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Jody Poole

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Kim Jerome

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Kaitlyn Dorey

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Beth Godfrey

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Rachael Tamez

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Ashley Newton

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Amanda Johnson

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Shannon Browers, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Shannon Stockelman, WELL

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Tina Frain

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Christine Holt

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Jody Poole

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Kim Jerome

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Kaitlyn Dorey

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Beth Godfrey

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Rachael Tamez

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Ashley Newton

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Amanda Johnson

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Shannon Browers, NCIDQ, IIDA

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Shannon Stockelman, WELL

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Tina Frain

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Christine Holt

Design shapes how people experience your space. Let’s create environments that inspire and perform.

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