Natasha Lima Younts DSA

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Natasha Lima Younts

President, Designer Society of America

Natasha Younts is President of the Designer Society of America (DSA) and a long-time advocate for residential interior designers. For more than two decades, she has worked to strengthen professional standards, expand educational opportunities, and protect the right of qualified designers to practice and succeed within the industry.

She is widely recognized for her leadership in developing educational pathways and certification opportunities that support designers at every stage of their careers.

Advancing Residential Interior Design

Since 2000, Natasha has focused on improving education and credentialing opportunities for residential interior designers. Recognizing a gap in specialized training for the residential sector, she has dedicated her efforts to developing programs that provide meaningful education, professional recognition, and practical career pathways.


Her work has helped shape new standards for how residential designers are educated, supported, and recognized within the profession.

Elevating Education


In 2005, Natasha helped develop the Residential Interior Design Education (R.I.D.E.) program, an international educational course created to elevate training opportunities and establish meaningful benchmarks for residential interior design education.


The program was designed to make high-quality design education more accessible while providing a structured foundation for future professional development.

The RIDQC Certification


Natasha also spearheaded the Residential Interior Design Qualifying Certification (RIDQC)—the largest certification program dedicated specifically to residential interior designers.


The program reflects her commitment to creating a level playing field where talented professionals from diverse educational and professional backgrounds can demonstrate their qualifications, strengthen their credibility, and advance in the field.


Through this initiative, Natasha has helped provide designers with a nationally recognized credential designed specifically for the residential design profession.

Design Career & Industry Recognition

In addition to her leadership within the profession, Natasha built a successful career as Principal Designer and Owner of Gables Interiors, where she managed large-scale luxury residential projects—many valued at more than $24 million.


Her work has been featured in numerous publications including Florida Design, Veranda, Florida Architecture, Southwest Georgia Living, and The Miami Herald. She was also selected multiple times to design celebrity “Green Rooms” for the Billboard Awards and to participate in the “Designers for the Stars” showcase.


Throughout her design career, Natasha has remained deeply committed to celebrating creativity and elevating the art of interior design.

Early Creative Career
Natasha began her creative career after attending a private design college in Miami, where she earned degrees in both clothing design and interior design.

She initially launched a successful couture clothing line under her own signature before expanding into event and themed environment design for clients in Beverly Hills and Miami Beach. Over time, the demand for her creative vision evolved into requests to design clients’ private homes—leading her to transition fully into residential interior design.
Advocacy for the Profession
Having worked across many levels of the industry, Natasha believes exceptional design talent can come from many different paths.

Today, she continues to dedicate her time to special design initiatives, educational development, and advocating for the advancement, recognition, and professional rights of interior designers nationwide.