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We don't just design spaces.
We create experiences.

About D L English

We don't just design stores and restaurants. We create storied spaces that engage customers and boost sales.

Since 2001, D L English has been an industry leader in creating retail environments that customers love spending time in.As a multi-disciplinary firm that's worked with hundreds of the nation's most respected brands, we know it takes way more than choosing the right color palette and picking cool fixtures to create a successful retail space.That's why we use a strategic, holistic approach that digs in deep on your brand, your market, your competitors, and your unique offering to make sure what we create together will make you shine.And because we have so many skilled experts on our team, we can improve every step of the process, whether it's bringing your back-of-the-napkin sketch to life, fabricating custom decor and features, or doing a comprehensive install. That means fewer headaches for you and a more successful space—both for your customers and your bottom line.Learn more about our areas of expertise or explore our wide range of grocery, retail, and restaurant and bar projects.

Deborah Leigh English

President & Founder
Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional 'hand-crafted spaces'.Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Chris

Director, Design

Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional ‘hand-crafted spaces’. Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Giovanna

Senior Designer

Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional ‘hand-crafted spaces’. Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Glen

Director, Production Services

Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional ‘hand-crafted spaces’. Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Guillermo

Fabrication Manager

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Maria

Architectural Interiors Designer

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Mario

Senior Foreman, Installation Services

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Mary Owens

Senior Project Manager, Production Services

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Maylin

Architectural Interiors Designer

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Michael

Project Manager, Production Services

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Oliver

Associate Creative Director

Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional ‘hand-crafted spaces’. Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Roxanne

Senior Project Manager, Production Services

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Terrill

Senior Designer, consultant

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Tracey

Director, Marketing & Business Development

Deborah has been creating enticing consumer based environments through design, architecture, graphics, and art for over thirty years. Deborah is a vocal advocate for the merging of art and architecture; passionate about both, she strives to manifest this creative vision in all D L English Design projects. She uses her influence on our team and with our clients to drive forward of the creation of highly original, intentional ‘hand-crafted spaces’. Prior to starting our firm, English was Vice President of Store Design and Construction for Bristol Farms Markets.
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Guillermo Soto

Fabrication Manager

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Maria Cruz

Architectural Interiors Designer

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Mario Osmena

Senior Foreman, Installation Services

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Mary Owens LEED AP

Senior Project Manager, Production Services

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Maylin Yan

Architectural Interiors Designer

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Michael Sobczak

Project Manager, Production Services

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Roxanne Martinez

Senior Project Manager, Production Services

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Terrill Keiner

Senior Designer, consultant

Awards & Recognition
2021
design:retail magazine, 40 under 40 list

Retail design industry top young professionals

Stacey Landino, Senior Designer

2020
Retail Design Institute’s 50th International Design Awards Competition

Winner

Whole Foods Market - Sherman Oaks, CA

2019
design:retail

Spectrum Awards - Grocery

Whole Foods Market - Queen, Honolulu, HI

2019
Retail Design Institute

Winner

Whole Foods Market - Seattle, WA Innovation: Localization

2018
design:retail magazine, 40 under 40 list

Retail design industry top young professionals

Oliver Lan, Senior Designer

2017
Progressive Grocer

Top Women in Grocery

Deborah L. English, Senior Level Executive

2017
restaurant development + design

Readers Choices

Deborah L. English, Senior Level Executive

2017
Progressive Grocer

Top Women in Grocery

Deborah L. English, Senior Level Executive

2015
Retail Design Institute’s 45th International Design Awards Competition

Supermarket - 1st Place

Whole Foods Market - Playa Vista, CA

2015
Progressive Grocer’s 2015 Store Design Contest

Remarkable Reinvention – Best Remodel Category

Market Bistro by Price Chopper

2013
BEST of YEAR AWARDS

Interior Design

Whole Foods Market - Oxnard, CA

2013
BEST of YEAR AWARDS

Interior Design

Whole Foods Market - Newport Beach, CA