Cate Young is an award-winning multidisciplinary designer and the founder of Cate Young Design (CYD), with over two decades of experience creating transformative spaces in luxury hospitality, commercial interiors, and immersive installations. Known for her signature Refined Minimalism, Cate blends understated elegance with sensory richness to design environments that are not only visually compelling but emotionally resonant and deeply human.

Cate has delivered large-scale projects for global brands including Taj Hotels, Accor, and Intrepid Travel, consistently harmonising operational functionality with elevated guest experience. In 2025, Cate has been invited to curate an immersive hotel installation for Paris Design Week, showcasing her latest conceptual work exploring the intersection of technology, emotion, and spatial design.

As a design leader, Cate is committed to pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Her work continues to challenge conventions and shape more connected, intuitive environments for the future.