Over the last decade and a half, Moda Interiors has been defined by the integrity, creativity and cohesiveness of refined design and client delight. With over 20 years industry experience in international design and project management, the Moda Interiors team is focussed on excellence in design, management and communication, and has worked with clients across Australia, Asia and Europe from its base in Perth, Western Australia.
Perth Interior Design Team
Meet the Moda Interiors Team
Over the last decade and a half, Moda Interiors has been defined by the integrity, creativity and cohesiveness of refined design and client delight. With over 20 years industry experience in international design and project management, the Moda Interiors team is focussed on excellence in design, management and communication, and has worked with clients across Australia, Asia and Europe from its base in Perth, Western Australia.
Founder
Kate’s passion is creating elegant made-to-measure living and work spaces for her clients. She is committed to bringing her clients’ imagination into life by blending form, function and opulence, while maintaining comfort and livability. Kate has over two decades experience in interpreting modern global trends and fusing them with your vision, budget and expectations, to develop a perfect interior fit out. She works day-in, day-out to bring distinction in design, management, and communication to a team of talented, enthusiastic and energetic designers – surrounded by incredible style and driven to deliver excellent customer service.
Over the years, Kate has re-built and re-branded Moda. She created KB9 and a series of unique and outstanding workshops and living & design showroom spaces; was featured in Vogue Living Australia and invited by Auto Classic BMW to the Vogue Living Women of Excellence Dinner; and ran an incredible Living Movement event at The Towers in Elizabeth Quay. Kate has hosted countless Living Experience events with the Miele Experience Centre in Claremont; was listed in Design Et Al’s Worlds’ Leading Design Names 2020 and nominated for international design awards; and despite operating a design studio from the most isolated city in the world during a global pandemic, continues to be awarded with international contracts for homes and commercial developments alike.
Throughout business and life, Kate aims to teach her staff and family, particularly her two daughters, to never underestimate the strength of creativity and determination.
Samantha Simpson
Senior Interior Designer
Samantha is one of our Senior Interior Designers and has over 10 years’ experience in Interior Design, a number of which have been with Moda Interiors. Samantha started her career specializing in the very top end of high-end residential cabinetry design. She also worked on small scale boutique commercial projects, where she built up a great understanding of joinery detailing and excellence in attention to detail which has been a key component of her design career.
Samantha has won multiple design awards including that of student awards and professional industry awards during her time as an interior designer. She has a very broad understanding and range of skills in interior design, ranging from drafting to selections, concept developments, spatial planning as well as cabinetry and furniture design. Samantha has demonstrated great success in transforming client ideas into beautiful, functional design solutions and brings a fresh approach to the Moda team and our projects.
Michael Del Borrello
Design Manager
Having spent over 20 years in the design industry, Michael brings forward a broad range of skills and expertise. In addition to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Architecture, and an Advanced Diploma in Design, Michael’s award-winning skills in project and design management alike are ideal to lead and create your dream residential or commercial interiors.
He holds extensive experience across a diverse range of projects, from large scale commercial and retail, to detailed residential. Michael prides himself on creating and facilitating design work that emphasizes quality design outcomes, using materials efficiently, and which explores unique design ideas to ensure diversity in style of delivery.
As a Senior Interior Designer at Moda, Michael oversees the management of all projects, is the primary point of call for client communication and relationship management, and can help you best manage your design journey.
Samantha Simpson
Senior Interior Designer
Samantha is one of our Senior Interior Designers and has over 10 years’ experience in Interior Design, a number of which have been with Moda Interiors. Samantha started her career specializing in the very top end of high-end residential cabinetry design. She also worked on small scale boutique commercial projects, where she built up a great understanding of joinery detailing and excellence in attention to detail which has been a key component of her design career.
Samantha has won multiple design awards including that of student awards and professional industry awards during her time as an interior designer. She has a very broad understanding and range of skills in interior design, ranging from drafting to selections, concept developments, spatial planning as well as cabinetry and furniture design. Samantha has demonstrated great success in transforming client ideas into beautiful, functional design solutions and brings a fresh approach to the Moda team and our projects.
Dragi Barakovski
International Logistics Manager
Dragi has an incredibly diverse professional background, ranging from his work in the Airforce and as a Commander and Radar Instructor; to his role as a business owner in the importing and exporting industry.
He has extensive experience in supply chain and project management, complex problem solving, and a passion for working in diverse, dynamic, globally connected environments.
For 10 years, Dragi operated Mak-Star, a Moda Interiors sister company, which imported unique fine arts and homewares for clients and their homes. Alongside his experience in property management, Dragi has been closely affiliated with the construction and design industry for nearly two decades. His role at Moda as the International Logistics Manager is focused on sourcing global product, and assisting the Moda team in delivering a point of difference to our projects.
Meet the Moda Interiors Team
Michael Del Borrello
Design Manager
Having spent over 20 years in the design industry, Michael brings forward a broad range of skills and expertise. In addition to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Architecture, and an Advanced Diploma in Design, Michael’s award-winning skills in project and design management alike are ideal to lead and create your dream residential or commercial interiors.
He holds extensive experience across a diverse range of projects, from large scale commercial and retail, to detailed residential. Michael prides himself on creating and facilitating design work that emphasizes quality design outcomes, using materials efficiently, and which explores unique design ideas to ensure diversity in style of delivery.
As a Senior Interior Designer at Moda, Michael oversees the management of all projects, is the primary point of call for client communication and relationship management, and can help you best manage your design journey.
Raelene Meinck
Office Manager
Raelene’s focus is on keeping management well informed on a financial level and supporting the design team by facilitating the requirements of client projects – a fundamental part of how our company manages the many pieces to complex project management.
Raelene is the Office Manager at Moda Interiors and has been part of the team for ten years; handling all facets of financial management, as well as liaising with clients and suppliers managing procurement and logistics for residential and commercial fitouts.
Alongside her Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Human Resource Management, Raelene brings a wealth of expertise in accounting and technology to Moda having been a presenter, trainer, support provider, and finance director.
Past roles have seen Raelene dealing with clients on all levels from a wide variety of industries encompassing building, construction and property groups, leisure, hospitality, tourism and venue management.
Dragi Barakovski
International Logistics Manager
Dragi has an incredibly diverse professional background, ranging from his work in the Airforce and as a Commander and Radar Instructor; to his role as a business owner in the importing and exporting industry.
He has extensive experience in supply chain and project management, complex problem solving, and a passion for working in diverse, dynamic, globally connected environments.
For 10 years, Dragi operated Mak-Star, a Moda Interiors sister company, which imported unique fine arts and homewares for clients and their homes. Alongside his experience in property management, Dragi has been closely affiliated with the construction and design industry for nearly two decades. His role at Moda as the International Logistics Manager is focused on sourcing global product, and assisting the Moda team in delivering a point of difference to our projects.