Francesca Martin-Kelly

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Founder & Principal at Kelly Design Studio

Menlo Park, California, United States

Overview

Francesca Martin-Kelly is a multidisciplinary designer and Principal at Kelly Design Studio with over 20 years of experience in architecture and interior design. A graduate of UCLA, her work is noted for its authenticity and timelessness. Colleagues describe her as elegant, ingenious, and a talented designer with superlative project management skills.

Rooted in a fine art foundation, Francesca has a global perspective shaped by living and teaching abroad. Her career began creating in-store displays for Anthropologie, sparking her passion for spatial design. She approaches every project with creativity, cultural sensitivity, and a dedication to enhancing the human experience through design.

She has worked on special projects for major brands like NIKE, including designing packaging for a USA Soccer home jersey kit.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Design
Her professional philosophy emphasizes a dedication to sustainability in all her architectural and interior design projects.
Human-Centric Spaces
A core tenet of her work is enhancing the human experience, creating spaces that are both authentic and timeless for occupants.
Global Design Aesthetics
Her experience living and teaching abroad provides her with a culturally sensitive and global perspective that informs her design work.

Media Appearances

Francesca has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Founder & Principal at Kelly Design Studio
2-2015 - 6-2019
Interior Designer at WRNS Studio
4-2012 - 12-2014
Designer & Project Manager at Lewin Wertheimer Architect
Designer & Project Manager at Studio Alvarez
Intern at Studio Alvarez

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Interior Architecture from UCLA
2001 - 2003
Bachelor of Fine Art & Art History from Loyola Marymount University

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Exp : 7 Location : Menlo Park, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Principal at Kelly Design Studio
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Insights For Selling To Francesca

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Francesca is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Francesca

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Francesca move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Francesca take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Francesca

Personality Compatibility


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