Modern interior space with white staircase, glass railings, large window, green plants, and a sitting area with a pink chair and side tables.

TRANSFORMING SPACES INTO EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

ABOUT

Alive Design is a Grand Cayman–based interior architecture studio shaping luxury residences, contemporary workplaces, and developer amenities. We translate context and craft into spaces of quiet confidence—useful, enduring, and refined. Our atelier balances architectural rigour with human warmth, pairing material intelligence with AI-enhanced visualisation so clients decide swiftly and build with certainty.

We are a small, highly specialised studio—comprising architects, interior designers, and collaborators—drawing from decades of experience across hospitality, residential, commercial, and cultural projects. We listen closely, edit precisely, and deliver with care.

We collaborate with ambitious clients to create spaces that feel inevitable: considered plans, disciplined detailing, and light that reveals form. From concept through construction documents, procurement, and installation, our team maintains a consistent design language at every touchpoint.

An atelier approach guides each project. We evaluate the programme and flow, refine materials and lighting, develop prototypes through physical and AI-assisted visuals, and coordinate meticulously on site. The result is a design of lasting quality—spaces that look stunning from day one and continue to perform well after ten years.

An empty modern office with black ergonomic chairs, white desks, a blue partition, and large windows showing a building and trees outside.

Interior Architecture

Full-service interior architecture, luxury residential design, contemporary office fit-outs, FF&E and photorealistic renders in the Cayman Islands and beyond.

Office Fit-Outs

Workplace strategy & office fit-outs that elevate teams and clients. From Space planning to Construction details. Acoustic/AV strategy, brand expression and full product specifications. Landlord and authorities submittals, project reports.

Luxury Residential Design

Bespoke luxury homes with coastal calm and crafted detail. Kitchens/baths, joinery, lighting, art curation & styling. Permitting, submittals, all the way to approvals.

developers

Amenity, lobby & model units that sell the vision. AI-accelerated studies to de-risk decisions early. From FF&E and lighting to office furniture systems and installation coordination.

FF&E & Lighting

Finishes and product selections. Specification, schedules, procurement, and installation coordination.

3D & Photoreal Visualisation

Environments that align with brand identity and user experience, and enable hyper-personalised interiors that reflect individual lifestyles.

PROJECTS

Outdoor patio area of a modern hotel or apartment complex with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees.
Colorful historic building with intricate architectural details, curved balconies, and multiple windows, situated between other ornate buildings.
A marina with sailboats and yachts docked in front of a modern resort building surrounded by palm trees, with a lighthouse and blue sky in the background.
Three ATMs against a red wall with the phrase 'Your daily banking made easier.' The ATMs have illuminated white frames and are branded with the CIBC logo, located in an indoor banking area with wood flooring and a glass door to the right.
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TESTIMONIALS

  • Samuel A.McField, CIBC, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    “Kendra from Alive Designs has coordinated several projects for us, and each one has been delivered exactly as promised. She is attentive, easy to work with, and handles even complex situations with professionalism and care. We’ve been very happy with the results and continue to trust her and Alive Designs with new projects. We’re pleased to recommend her to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality design and project coordination.”

  • John CJ Doak, John Doak Architecture, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    "Working along with Kendra Ador on luxury home projects is an absolute pleasure. With nearly three decades of experience, Kendra and Alive Design’s team bring unparalleled creativity to their projects. What sets Alive Design’s team apart is their ability to innovate while staying true to the project's essence and architecture. We have no hesitation in recommending Kendra and her team to you and are confident they will bring a high level of excellence to any project."

  • Ellen Schwartz & Adrien Briggs, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    "Alive Design recently completed the interior design for our custom-built family home. What truly stood out was their ability to manage the project seamlessly. We are thrilled with the outcome, a home that reflects our vision and has become a sanctuary for our family. I highly recommend Alive Design to anyone seeking designers with unparalleled skill and professionalism."

  • Ormond Williams, OAWilliams Consulting, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    "In our work with Kendra, we have found her to be attentive to the clients' needs, and keen to meet their expectations with her creativity and extensive experience. She is committed to ensuring that value is generated to create a business relationship as supposed to just another transaction. Her pleasant and engaging demeanour underpins her confidence to work in the client's interest."

  • Mr & Mrs Solomon, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    "It has been a real pleasure working with you, and we would recommend your services all day, every day, twice on Sunday - you are fantastic!"

  • Mr Hiron, Dominion at Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

    “Really pleased with the service and work that Alive Design completed on our office fit-out. Excellent level of care and attention, and always helped us with advice when needed. Would highly recommend it to anyone!”

Contact us

Ready to start your project? Let’s begin with a 20-minute call—share your vision, and we will outline the path.