Katie
Gutierrez
Co-Founder, Errez Design & Maison Mischief
Creator of Biographical Design™
"There's no human being I've ever met that has had a vanilla life."
No one is just one thing. People have many sides to themselves. I believe your home should reflect that complexity. Katie Gutierrez
Why Audiences Love Her
Katie Gutierrez is the speaker your audience will be talking about at dinner. She's warm, funny, visually stunning on stage, and she tells stories that make people rethink the way they live in their own homes.
As co-founder of Miami's Errez Design, Katie developed a proprietary approach called Biographical Design™ — a process that begins not with fabric swatches, but with a single question: "What was life like when you were born?" Her talks weave extraordinary client stories with practical insight, leaving audiences inspired and deeply engaged.
Katie has spoken to audiences ranging from 774K-subscriber media platforms to intimate design luncheons, and she's equally at home delivering a 60-minute keynote or joining a conversational panel. She's been a guest lecturer at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, a panelist for Haute Living, and a featured expert for Luxury Guide USA.
Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Florida Design, and the Palm Beach Daily News. She was a selected designer for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, and her retail concept Maison Mischief was named "Best of Design 2026" by Modern Luxury Interiors Florida before it even opened.
A University of Florida architecture graduate and former adjunct professor at Florida International University, Katie brings both intellectual depth and infectious energy to every stage.
Engaging & Relatable
Katie tells vivid stories that connect with any audience — from philanthropy luncheons to entrepreneur summits. She leaves people thinking about their own lives, not just their living rooms.
Visually Driven
Every talk features stunning project imagery and real client stories. Katie doesn't lecture — she takes audiences inside the homes and the lives behind them.
Flexible Format
Available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, luncheon talks, podcast interviews, and moderated conversations. Talks range from 30 to 60 minutes.
Nationally Recognized
Featured in AD, Veranda, and Florida Design. Kips Bay Show House designer. Best of Design 2026 honoree. Former university professor.
What Katie Speaks About
The Story Your Home Tells
Your home is not a showroom — it's a biography. Katie walks audiences through her signature process of translating life stories into living spaces, sharing extraordinary client stories along the way. From a collector whose Chinese artifacts became the curved centerpiece of her kitchen to the graphic designers whose cabinets became a canvas, this talk reveals how the most beautiful homes begin with the most honest conversations.
Keynote • Luncheon Talk • Museum Lecture • 30–60 minDesign Is Wellness
The spaces we inhabit shape how we feel, think, and connect with the people we love. Katie explores the intersection of interior design and well-being — drawing on her experience designing homes for high-performing executives, busy families, and creative professionals. A talk about why investing in your environment isn't indulgence, it's essential.
Women's Event • Philanthropy Luncheon • Wellness Summit • 30–45 minBuilding a Business on Meaning
Katie and Ruben didn't just build a design firm — they built a proprietary methodology and turned it into a brand. From launching Errez Design to opening Maison Mischief on Miracle Mile, Katie shares the entrepreneurial journey of creating a client experience that commands premium positioning, and a retail concept born from an insight no one else saw.
Business Panel • Entrepreneur Event • Women's Network • 30–45 minMaximalism With Meaning
Color isn't chaos. Pattern isn't noise. Katie makes the case for bold, layered, alive interiors — and shows why the "safe" choice is often the wrong one. Through stories of clients who went from requesting all-white kitchens to embracing chalkboard walls and pink living rooms, Katie explores the psychology of design courage and what it means to create a home that reflects the full texture of a well-lived life.
Design Event • Art Fair • Show House Talk • 30–60 minDesigning the Hero Moment
Every home has a room that should sing louder than the rest — but a statement piece needs a statement room. Katie breaks down her approach to designing "hero spaces," from establishing the hierarchy of a home to making bold design decisions that work in concert rather than competition. A visually rich, portfolio-driven talk that leaves audiences rethinking their own spaces.
Consumer Design Event • Garden Club • Cultural Lecture • 30–45 minWatch Katie Speak
Homeworthy x KBIS Live Studio — 774K subscriber audience
Past Engagements
Homeworthy x KBIS Live Studio
In-depth conversation on hero moments, biographical methodology, and the art of creating focal points. 774K subscriber audience.
Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Selected designer for the prestigious Palm Beach edition. Featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, and Palm Beach Daily News.
Stand Out to Scale Up — Pittsburgh
Featured keynote on the biographical approach to business at Armina Stone's Pittsburgh Design Connection series.
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Full-length lecture on brand building, design process, and entrepreneurship for the RMCAD Creative Connections series.
Haute Residence Design Panel
Panelist alongside leading Miami designers for Haute Living's interior design webinar on wellness, trends, and the future of residential design.
Luxury Guide USA
Curated showroom walkthrough at Materia Collection in Bal Harbour, highlighting materials and details for elevated spaces.
Audiences That Love Katie
Bring Katie to Your Event
Katie is available for keynotes, panel discussions, luncheon talks, podcast interviews, and private events. All speaking inquiries are managed through Design Story PR.