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Michelle Garmendia: From Intern to Interior Design Director at Legorreta

publication · 2026-06-27

Michelle Garmendia has been appointed as the Interior Design Director at Legorreta, marking a significant achievement in her nearly 20-year career. She pioneered UNAM's first interior design diploma and managed the Miyana complex in Nuevo Polanco, Mexico City. Additionally, Garmendia has launched her own custom furniture brand. Her work is featured in Glocal Design Magazine's issue 89, titled "Visionarias del espacio," which showcases 15 prominent female architects and interior designers. Covers for the issue were designed by Prince Láuder and Jimena Estíbaliz. Garmendia also holds an MBA.

Key facts

  • Michelle Garmendia is Interior Design Director at Legorreta.
  • She founded UNAM's first interior design diploma.
  • She supervised the Miyana complex in Nuevo Polanco, Mexico City.
  • She launched her own custom furniture brand.
  • Glocal Design Magazine issue 89 is titled 'Visionarias del espacio'.
  • The issue features 15 female architects and interior designers.
  • Covers were created by Prince Láuder and Jimena Estíbaliz.
  • Garmendia holds an MBA and has nearly 20 years of experience.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Legorreta
  • UNAM
  • Glocal Design Magazine

Locations

  • Mexico City
  • Nuevo Polanco
  • Mexico

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