Get to Know Us

We are a powerhouse team of designers, strategists, and experts turning bold ideas into reality

60+ Strong

A balanced mix of creative leaders and fresh new talent with a sharp eye for design.

3 Studios

New York, Miami, and London, three creative hubs, one unstoppable vision.

2 Continents

Our work shapes experiences across the globe, connecting cultures and breaking boundaries.

20+ Years

Two decades of design excellence, innovation, and a healthy disregard for the ordinary.

“Everyone’s expected to show up with ideas. I called it ICRAVE because I’ve always wanted the people involved to feel that they own a part of it.”

– Lionel Ohayon

A Part of Journey

ICRAVE is a founding studio of Journey, the global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.

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Upstream. Downstream. We are with you from start to finish.

01

Immerse

We explore industries and redefine brands to strengthen experiences, and expand your story.

02

Design

We build brands and spaces to enrich your customers lives

03

Build

We support you through the epic journey to that opening day

04

Amplify

We work with you to maintain and grow your brand and its story

Leaders

Lionel Ohayon

Founder & Chief Creative Officer

Lionel is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of ICRAVE. In these dual capacities, Lionel is reimagining design services to respond to client needs across an ever-changing landscape of physical and virtual experiences.

David Taglione

Principal & Managing Director

Since joining ICRAVE, in 2005, David has directed a range of perception-shifting projects including MSG Sphere, St. Jude Family Commons, and J.P. Morgan Chase Sapphire Airport Lounges.

Jesse Macdougall

Principal — Design Director

After 15 years in ICRAVE’s NYC studio, Jesse now leads the London office, serving Europe and the Middle East across the industry spectrum

Greg Merkel

Principal — Design Director

Greg draws on two decades at ICRAVE to lead projects across hospitality, entertainment, and aviation; uniting creative vision with technical precision

Michelle Schrank

Director

Michelle leads multidisciplinary teams on strategy-driven design projects for clients including JP Morgan Chase, Hines and MD Anderson Cancer Center

Andrew Delgado

Technical Director of Visualization

Andrew leads visualization and real-time rendering across ICRAVE’s projects

Sachie Miyahira

Director of Operations

Sachie oversees studio operations and project delivery across ICRAVE’s portfolio

Our People

Our Awards

2025 TGP Awards – Best New US Lounge – Chase Sapphire Lounge LGA
2024 IFI Awards – ‘Play’ – 53
2024 SBID Design Awards – Public Space – Sphere
2024 SBID Design Awards – Public Space – Chase BOS Sapphire
2023 SBID Design Awards – Healthcare & Wellness Design – St. Jude Family Commons
2024 Fast Company’s Innovation by Design – Experience Design – Sphere
2024 Interior Design ‘100 Giants’
2023 Interior Design ‘100 Giants’
2023 Healthcare Giants
2023 Hospitality Giants
2023 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards – Ambulatory | Pediatric – St. Jude Family Commons
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2023 – Surface Interiors – Sushisamba Doha
2023 NYC by design Awards – Large Restaurant – 53

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