Natasha, Emily and Oula, tell it how it is.

Oula, Em, and Natasha all said the same thing: they didn't expect the business structure side of it, they thought it was going to be more about the AI tools. If you've been on the fence about Studio Build what's the actual question you'd want answered before you'd feel ready to commit?

Emily Bere — Musa Studio

Emily is the founder of Musa Studio, based in Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains. She works across residential and commercial projects, with a focus on craftsmanship, spatial design, and environments that feel both considered and warm.
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Oula — Oulala Interior Design

Oula runs Oulala Interior Design, a Sydney-based studio working with homeowners and businesses across residential and commercial projects. Her service suite runs from single-room design plans through to full end-to-end project management, with a focus on spaces that feel warm, refined, and intentional.
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Natasha Kennedy — Project N

Natasha Kennedy leads Project N, bringing over 20 years of creative direction, interior design, and spatial storytelling to her work. The studio doesn't do signature style — it designs by interpretation, working across brand environments, cultural projects, strategic collaborations, and residential design by application.
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