Overview
Diana Celella is an international award-winning designer with over 35 years of experience across all sectors of interior design, including hospitality, workplace, education, residential, and healthcare. She is the Director of The Drawing Room Interiors, Associate Consultant for Hammond Care and Dementia Choice, as well as Past President of the Society of British and International Design (SBID) and former Chairman of the Healthcare Design Panel (HDAC). Diana's Interior Design specialism is the healthcare sector which spans projects from care homes and dental practices to assisted living and retirement villages, where she is recognised as an authority in implementing evidence-based design.
Renowned for her analytical and detail-oriented approach, Diana understands the needs of discerning clients and audiences. Her work reflects a commitment to customer service, integrity, and innovation, consistently delivering excellence with client satisfaction as the ultimate goal. Diana's creative vision and technical expertise drive her passion for exploring new ways to enhance environments while balancing aesthetic appeal with functional requirements.
A passionate advocate for education, Diana is a Module Leader and Tutor on the MA Interior Design (Online) course. Inspired by a desire to share her wealth of knowledge with the next generation of designers. Diana is a member of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) and Society of British Interior Designs (SBID) and was honoured to be named as West Midland Woman of the Year in 2016 for her outstanding contributions to Design Education.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- BA (Hons) – (Teesside University)
Teaching
Current
- MA Interior Design (Arts University Bournemouth)
- MA Interior Design (Teesside University) – External Examiner
- BA (Hons) Interior Design (Teesside University) – External Examiner
- BA (Hons) Interior Architecture (Teesside University) – External Examiner
- MSc Housing Innovation and Design (Teesside University) – External Examiner
- MA Future of Design (Teesside University) – External Examiner
- MA Heath and Wellness Interiors (New Buckinghamshire University)
- BA (Hons) Interior Design (New Buckingham University)
- Foundation Design (New Buckingham University)
- BTEC Art and Design (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
- BTEC Interior Design (Walsall College of Further Education)
- BA (Hons) Textile Design (Interior Design Module) (Kidderminster College)
Courses
- MA Interior Design (Online)
Professional Engagement
Diana Celella is actively engaged in the wider professional community, regularly speaking at trade shows, conferences, and events on topics such as evidence-based design and its applications within interior design. Recently, she's presented at prestigious industry events including the NEC Care Show, the NEC Furniture Show, and the Business Design Centre’s HIX event. In addition to her trade show appearances, Diana frequently speaks at universities, sharing her expertise and insights with the next generation of designers.
As the Past President of the Society of British and International Design (SBID), Diana has been a prominent figure in advancing the interior design profession. She's also represented the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) by delivering speeches at various high-profile industry events, further contributing to the promotion of excellence and professional standards in the field.
Her work is widely recognised within the design industry and is often featured in professional journals dedicated to interior design, highlighting her significant contributions to advancing the discipline.
Awards and Prizes
Notable awards/prizes
- Winner Silver 2024- Muse International Design Awards- Healthcare
- Construction Idol 2024 – London Build Construction
- Gold 2022– Stirling University DSDC Dementia Friendly Environment
- Winner Silver 2022- Muse International Design Awards- Healthcare
- Finalist 2022 – Northern Design Awards – Commercial Design
- Construction Idol 2022 – London Build Construction
- Winner 2020 - Global Future Awards – Healthcare Design
- Winner Gold 2020 – Muse Design Awards – Interior Design - Healthcare
- Winner Silver 2020 – International Novum Design Award – Interior Design Category
- Winner 2018 –LABC Inclusive Project of the Year
- Winner 2016 – West Midlands Woman of the Year –for outstanding contribution to Education - Recognized for her dedication to advancing interior design education and mentoring the next generation of designers.
- Finalist 2016 - Northern Design Awards – Commercial Design over £250K+
- Finalist 2016 - FX Design Awards – Public Sector Category
- Finalist 2015 -SBID International Design Awards – Healthcare Design Category
- Winner 2014 - SBID International Design Awards – New Build and Development Category
- Finalist 2013 -SBID International Awards - Innovative Design
- Winner 2012 -Best Dementia Care Home Interior design
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Society of British Interior Designers - SBID
- British Institute of Interior Design - BIID