Lebanese born Interior Architect, Lamia Maalouf, is co-owner of MI Design and a board member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Los Angeles Chapter.

MI Design is a consortium of design professionals in interior design and structural engineering. Founded by Sami and Lamia Maalouf, MI Design is an award winning detail oriented design firm. Its signature style stems from a European sensibility and a high level of erudition.

As a professional interior architect Maalouf specializes in design as well as construction management of commercial, hospitality and residential properties. Early in her career, the designer owned a woodshop in her native country designing her own furniture customized to the needs of her demanding clients. Her projects were featured at the Salone Internationale del Mobile - Milan, Italy and at NeoCon West - Los Angeles, California.

Maalouf's mission is to provide the highest level of design to each and every client while adhering strictly to the client's aesthetic and budgetary goals. She continuously maintains and delivers quality performance and innovative techniques in interior architecture of high-end residential and commercial projects. Completed projects are spread throughout the United States, France and the Middle East. She recently consulted on a multi-million dollar project in Dubai.

MI Design has developed an extensive list of prominent clients and their projects throughout California have been featured widely in various publications including design periodicals and professional trade magazines.

Maalouf is a graduate with honors of California State University, Los Angeles with a degree in Interior Design. In addition to her continuing professional training through the American Society of Interior Designers, she is regularly enrolled in courses at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Maalouf holds membership in the National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles (NAWBO), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) and served on the legislative committee of the Interior Design Coalition of California (IDCC). Maalouf is on the advisory board of the Los Angeles Arab Film Festival. She is also a mentor and an active member of the Los Angeles Leggers running club and was named among the top five hundred women in her age group who finished the Los Angeles marathon in 2004.

Maalouf strongly believes that her work offers a unique opportunity to aid in preserving the environment. The designer works to educate her clients about sustainable design materials, techniques and products that protect human health and the environment and to encourage their use.