Business Details
41 Years
experience
Award-Winning Restaurant & Hotel Design Architects
Rebel Design is a collective of creative thinkers dedicated to crafting memorable spaces, distinctive brands, and meaningful experiences. Established in 1985, we are an award-winning design firm specializing in restaurant and hospitality design, integrating bold contemporary aesthetics tailored to diverse budgets, locations, and client challenges. Our philosophy centers on human-centric design, prioritizing the end user's experience while delivering solutions that align with client visions. We employ a collaborative approach, working closely with project teams, clients, vendors, and trades to address complex project issues and create cost-effective, enduring designs. With over 681 completed projects, 305 repeat clients, and 109 industry awards, our team combines seasoned expertise and innovative thinking to maintain project momentum and achieve exceptional results.Our services span architecture, interior design, branding, food and beverage consulting, and trend analysis, serving global markets including hospitality, retail, and transportation sectors. Led by founder Douglas Deboer, our multidisciplinary team brings decades of experience to every project, ensuring immersive, multi-sensory environments that resonate with target audiences. We pride ourselves on transparency, client collaboration, and a track record of transforming conceptual ideas into functional, impactful spaces that stand the test of time.
Services
Hospitality Design
Restaurant Architecture
Yacht Interior Design
Branding Services
Food Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of specialized experience in hospitality design.
- Our team combines seasoned professionals with emerging design talent.
- We've completed 681 projects across 7 market sectors globally.
- We maintain a 45% repeat client rate through proven results.
- Our collaborative process integrates client needs with expert execution.
What people say
Beautiful work
Five fabulous results
Wouldn't hire anyone else
Guests love the look
Awesome people
Services
Hospitality Design
Our hospitality design service creates immersive, multi-sensory environments for hotels and resorts. We combine architectural innovation with operational expertise to develop spaces that enhance guest experiences while maximizing profitability. Our team specializes in boutique hotels, eco-lodges, and luxury resorts worldwide.
Restaurant Architecture
We design restaurant spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency. Our services include kitchen layout optimization, bar design, and branding integration. We cater to fine dining establishments, casual eateries, and quick-service concepts across global markets.
Yacht Interior Design
Our yacht interior design service focuses on creating luxurious, space-efficient environments for private vessels. We specialize in custom layouts that maximize comfort while maintaining maritime safety standards, incorporating high-end materials and innovative storage solutions.
Branding Services
We develop cohesive brand identities that resonate with target audiences. Our services include logo design, naming strategies, and environmental graphics. We help businesses establish market presence through consistent visual storytelling across physical and digital platforms.
Food Consulting
Our food consulting service optimizes restaurant operations through menu conceptualization and kitchen design. We analyze market trends to create profitable dining concepts, focusing on ingredient sourcing, menu engineering, and staff training programs.
People
Douglas Deboer
Founder & CEO
With over 30 years leading Rebel Design, Douglas Deboer combines artistic vision with practical expertise. As an industry lecturer and author, he drives innovation in hospitality design while mentoring emerging talent within the firm.
Guy
VP Creative
As VP of Creative, Guy leads design teams in developing innovative concepts that balance aesthetics with functionality. He specializes in translating client visions into market-ready hospitality environments.
Terri
VP of Design
Terri oversees all design operations, ensuring technical excellence across projects. With expertise in spatial planning and materials selection, she maintains quality control while mentoring junior designers in the firm's collaborative process.
Questions
What industries does Rebel Design specialize in?
We focus on hospitality design including restaurants, hotels, yachts, and aircraft. We also serve retail, mixed-use developments, and entertainment venues globally.
How does Rebel Design approach client collaboration?
We use a collaborative process involving clients, vendors, and trades from concept to completion. This ensures designs meet business goals while maintaining creative integrity.
Can Rebel Design handle international projects?
Yes, we operate from offices in USA, Europe, Asia, and UAE, with experience executing projects across 7 continents and diverse cultural contexts.
What sets Rebel Design apart from competitors?
Our unique combination of 30+ years' experience, 681 completed projects, and a collaborative team approach delivers proven results that balance creativity with operational practicality.
Do you offer full-service design solutions?
We provide end-to-end services including architecture, interior design, branding, construction management, and market analysis to ensure comprehensive project success.
