Erika Flugger, founder of NYC Interior Design, is a passionate designer with 20 years of experience in interior design, interior architecture, and project development in Manhattan. She understands that the power of design goes beyond mere aesthetics when creating tailored homes that celebrate and enrich the lives of their owners with designs that are authentic, crafted, and meaningful.
Erika envisions a future where interior design transforms people’s lives and creates lasting legacies, locally and around the world. Her vision is a world where conscious design is the norm and where every home tells the unique story of its owners’ journey, today’s skillful artistry, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This commitment to enduring value and legacy is the foundation of NYC Interior Design.
Meet the Team
Pablo Almeida
Architecture
Pablo Almeida is an architecture professional in New York City with extensive experience in both commercial and residential architecture.
As a project manager at residential firm Elizabeth Roberts Architects and commercial firm TPG Architecture, his expertise spans project management, renovations, contracting, manufacturing, sustainability, sourcing, custom furniture, and team leadership. Pablo is fluent in Spanish and English.
He lives with his family in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Christine Tse
Design
Cofounder of the first Asian women led retail stone source and fabricator in NYC, Christine Tse has over 15 years experience in the industry as a professional interior designer in both Europe and the United States.
Her design expertise spans sourcing furnishings throughout Europe, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean. Christine is fluent in Cantonese, English, Spanish and Dutch.
She lives with her family in the Upper East Side, New York.
Daniel Jensen
Manager
With a background in French design and a passion for art, Daniel brings a creative eye and organizational expertise to his role as interior design assistant and office manager.
Dedicated to supporting a design environment that fosters excellence, giving back to the community through philanthropy and helping support artisans and small to medium sized businesses.
He lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Daniel Flügger
Technical Design Lead
Daniel Flügger is a tech entrepreneur and design leader with experience in machine learning, cloud, software development, design and business optimization. He is a certified engineer and partner with Google.
Dan has built five businesses including co-founding this design/ build firm, a furniture company in Brooklyn and a music school featuring a performance space and rehearsal studio.
His businesses have been featured in Architectural Digest, BBC, Elle Decor, and NPR. His experience as a founder, software engineer and designer offer unique insights and expertise into how small and mid sized businesses are run.