who we are

Wilfredo Emanuel is an award winning Interior Designer. He has spent the past 30 years of his design career, educating himself on current trends, establishing industry and client relationships, and creating outstanding interior designs across the world. Born in Puerto Rico, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the Instituto De Banca y Comercio in San Juan. During his education in San Juan, Wilfredo had the opportunity to study abroad in London England. There, he embraced the culture and the unique architectural designs of the Europeans. He loved his travel abroad experience so much, that upon graduation he decided to continue his interior design and architectural journey in Milan Italy at the Instituto of Disegno. There he learned to embrace the elements of Classic Design, tools that he has implemented throughout his career; being able to understand that each clients wants and needs are different and each design in the end always comes back to the basics. After living and working in Italy for 7 years, Wilfredo moved to the United States where he continued his education at the Academy of Design in Orlando, earning a BFA.

Wilfredo is not only a leader in the design industry, but an accomplished TV Personality, Consultant, Modeling Advisor, and has been a Premier Mentor for Christian DIOR USA House both in the Caribbean and the United States. He is fluent in both Spanish and English. When choosing to work with Wilfredo, you are choosing to work with the best – award winning designer, specializing in space planning, color coordination and architectural design.

Liz joined Wilfredo Emanuel Designs in June 2022 as the Chief Operating Officer. She is a driven and experienced executive (Chicos, Ratner Companies, Rue21) with expert proficiency in providing unsurpassed leadership and revenue growth in dynamic, fast paced, competitive environments; fully capable of leading a full array of enterprise marketing responsibilities, as well as general business operations, building foundations enabling the company to scale for growth. She is skilled in the successful application of innovative marketing strategies that enable sustained growth, expand revenue, elevate brand awareness, and improve customer acquisition. And an accomplished strategist with a history of leading initiatives that spark significant gains in efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness. She is also well versed in leveraging superior communications skills and interpersonal savvy to establish relationships of trust to drive growth and exceed objectives.

Assistant Designer

I grew up in a small town in north-central Florida and have always had a passion for design. I moved to West Palm Beach in 2006, where I graduated from the Art Institute with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. Shortly thereafter, I began working as the Studio Manager for a small antique & design boutique located in the heart of Palm Beach’s famed “Antique Row.” This experience allowed me the opportunity to work with clients and designers from all over the world and reinforced my passion for this industry. I moved to the Naples area in 2014, and in my free time I still enjoy shopping the many antique shops and estate sales that this area has to offer. I’m always on the hunt for that one-of-a-kind item. At Wilfredo Emanuel Designs I am excited for the opportunity to assist such a talented team of designers in creating beautiful designs for our extraordinary clients throughout the area.

James has a lifelong passion for art and design.

He received his BFA degree from RISD and studied abroad to further enhance his design sensibility . In an entrepreneurial spirit he began his career as a fashion buyer, building boutiques on Worth Avenue and in the Bal Harbour Shops. James also owned and, as CEO, managed a 10,000 square foot Interior Design and "Lifestyle" store in Atlanta . He travelled the world to add that special touch to home furnishings, art and accessories.

After twenty years as an influencer of fine home furnishings he sold the businesses in 2017 and relocated to sunny Naples where he continues to enjoy creating design work with the preeminent Wilfredo Emanuel Designs.