Cori Pfaff joined the studio in 2016. Originally from Florida, Cori earned her degree in Interior Design at the University of Florida where she developed the technical skills and industry understanding to support her life-long passion for art and design. She began her interiors career sourcing luxury materials and finishes in Chicago showrooms, and then spent six years at two high-end residential interior firms before moving to Austin and joining Ashby Collective.

Annie Bacon joined the collective in 2019. Born to a traveling family, Annie lived in Japan, Germany, Alaska, and Panama before calling Texas home. She attended Texas Tech University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design with a minor in Architecture. Annie moved to Austin in 2016 and spent three years in the industry before joining Ashby Collective. She is a NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certificate holder and a licensed interior designer in Texas. Annie’s work can be seen throughout Austin and across the country – from Wyoming to Southern California.

Arti Patel joined the Studio in 2022. Born and raised in Chicago, she attended the Illinois Institute of Technology where she earned an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Prior to joining Ashby Collective, Arti spent eleven years at high-end firms in Chicago and Seattle where she refined her specialty in commercial interiors working on a diverse range of projects including hospitality, retail, and luxury high-rise residential and mixed-use properties.