Katy Mercer is a Principal and Interior Design Leader for the West Coast Studios, guiding the practice across workplace, residential, hospitality, and transportation sectors. Her work is grounded in a strategic, people-centered approach that translates brand, culture, and context into compelling spatial experiences.

Katy is a trusted partner to clients navigating complex programs and ambitious visions, known for building lasting relationships and delivering with clarity and purpose. She has led transformative projects for brands such as OpenAI, Stripe, Hulu, Google, Uber, SFO, LAX and SEA-Tac Airports —each shaping how she approaches innovation, identity, and the future of space.

With a focus on placemaking, longevity, and impact, Katy brings a design ethos that is both deeply personal and widely resonant. She recently concluded her tenure as IIDA Northern California Chapter President and currently sits on the Design Review Committee at San Francisco International Airport, further cementing her role as a cultural and design voice in the region.