Donna Figg Design

MEET THE TEAM

Donna Figg, Principal

With over 30 years of experience, Donna has led a variety of projects including:  custom residences, second homes, multi-use development projects, country clubs, destination clubs, and hotels. 
After graduating from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Donna began her career in Dallas Texas where she worked in the Private Club industry with Club Corporation & Chris Consultants.
Donna moved to the Vail Valley in Colorado to become Slifer Designs’ Director of Hospitality. Her work included Resort Hospitality work and Luxury Residences. After 12 years she moved back home to Austin to establish Donna Figg Design.

Amy Wittenbach, Director of Design

Amy is a Registered Interior Designer with over 17 years of experience leading multiple project types and working with a diverse group of clients.
Amy started in the industry as a designer for Luxury Resort Residential projects and moved into the Club Hospitality and Retail sectors where she designed, directed, and managed international and domestic projects.
Amy understands the powerful intersections of guest experiences and interior design, providing unique perspectives to the DFD team.
Developing strong client and vendor relationships, maintaining open-clear communication, and fostering a collaborative team-oriented environment is important to Amy and the success of her projects.
Amy loves nature and being outdoors! She enjoys soaking up the views, exploring, and physically challenging herself, whether it’s in the mountains, her home turf of West Texas, or remote islands in the Pacific.

Bethany Frizzell, Sr. Interior Designer

With over 14 years of professional design experience, Bethany began her career working with restaurant and hospitality design.
Bethany graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
Joining DFD as an Interior Designer in 2016, Bethany has excelled in Resort Residential Fixed Finish Design and Furnishings with numerous projects to her credit.
Bethany has extensive experience in interior construction drawings and is involved in all aspects of work at DFD.
Bethany, her husband, and energetic son really enjoy being outdoors from camping to paddleboarding.

Hanna Vatalaro, Interior Designer

Hanna started her career in New York City where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and a minor in Art History.
Hanna’s initial experience was hospitality focused and bespoke residential work.
Moving from New York City to Austin, Hanna joined DFD as an Interior Designer in 2021 and has worked on a variety of Fixed Finish and Furnishings projects.
Hanna’s specialty is Hospitality & High-End Residential design with projects in the Texas Hill Country, Colorado, and Utah.
Hanna strives for a highly collaborative and authentic approach for each client with a highly livable and unique end result.
Hanna enjoys spending time at home reading alongside her furry friend, Rue.

Holly Mawson, Interior Designer

Holly began her design career in Colorado working on multi-family and hospitality projects nationwide.
A graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design, Holly moved to Austin and joined the DFD team in 2021 as an Interior Designer.
Holly has expanded her design experience with several High-End Residential Fixed Finish and Furnishings projects in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding hill country.
By being personable and dedicated to the client’s satisfaction, Holly creates a unique and genuine experience throughout the project and is dedicated to exceeding the client’s expectations.
Holly enjoys going on walks and playing with her most prized possession, her poodle chihuahua mix, Louie.

Jordyn Karst, Interior Designer

After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and minors in Sustainable Design and Entrepreneurship, Jordyn started her career working in hospitality design and staging private estates.
Jordyn joined DFD in 2021 as a Junior Interior Designer where she quickly honed her experience and design skills and was promoted to Interior Designer the same year.
Jordyn is involved in several High-End Residential Fixed Finish and Furnishings projects located in the Texas Hill Country and Utah.
Creating and implementing a design that is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing is a passion for Jordyn.
Jordyn loves spending time outdoors playing fetch with her yellow lab, Goose.

Payton Burgos, Interior Designer

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design from the University of Nebraska, Payton began her design career in Houston working on Hospitality projects, luxury home staging, and Residential projects from concept to completion. 
Payton has enhanced her skills & experience in cities such as London and New York where she deepened her appreciation and understanding of bespoke residential interiors.
Payton joined the DFD team in 2022 as an interior designer.
She is passionate about creating projects that feel timeless while also adding elevated elements that are personalized for every individual’s taste and lifestyle.
Payton enjoys traveling, visiting new cities, and discovering new local restaurants.

Zoie Estay, Junior Interior Designer

Zoie’s career started with her work in both Commercial and Residential Design.
A native of Louisiana, Zoie moved to Texas where she graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
Joining the DFD team as a Junior Interior Designer in 2022, Zoie is expanding on her Fixed Finish design skills including construction drawings, finish selections, specifications and coordinating with the project team.
Zoie incorporates her creativity with the client’s desires to create an inspired vision.
Zoie is quite the artist and loves to paint. She also enjoys traveling, cooking Cajun food, and spending time with her three fur babies.

Scott Figg, Managing Partner

Born and raised in Austin, Scott studied at both the University of Texas and Texas A&M University where he received a BBA in Management.
With over 30 years in financial services and accounting, Scott started his career at Texins Credit Union where he managed several credit union branch offices.
Scott moved to Colorado where he worked for the Club at Cordillera, a private golf club as an Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller.
As Managing Partner of DFD Scott oversees all aspects of Accounting, Finance, Management, and HR.
Scott enjoys spending time with family, watching Westerns, listening to 70’s music, and visiting the mountains!

Travis Figg, Business Manager

Travis pursued an education at the University of North Texas at Denton where he studied graphic design and computer science.
Travis began his career working in the restaurant industry in Austin Texas including several years of management.
Transitioning from restaurant management, Travis wanted to develop his career path by working with DFD to hone his business skills.
Travis enjoys working with numbers and thrives in the dynamic environment of accounting and finance.
Travis is dedicated to keeping up with his fitness through his workouts at the gym. He is also enthusiastic about cars and appreciates spending time with his cat Caramel.