Opposites, brought together.

Nate Peláez sees beauty in things that don’t usually belong together: the traditional and the modern, the natural and the man-made, the bold and the quiet. Growing up between cultures shaped that eye, and it drives his work today. He layers textures, histories, and styles until they come together as spaces that feel cohesive, intentional, and alive.

A Design and Environmental Analysis student at Cornell University with a minor in Entrepreneurship, Nate has worked on luxury residential projects with high-end interior design firms, pairing technical precision with a strong sense of storytelling. His work spans interiors, furniture, and branding, but the approach stays the same: every design should tell a story about the people and the place it serves.

Beyond the studio, Nate turns his love of cars into NJLP Design, a brand built around his hand-drawn automotive line art on apparel and accessories. He also leads digital strategy and production for the Reality Court podcast and manages a boutique short-term rental, shaping everything from the styling of the space to the guest experience.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Nate approaches AI as a tool for clarity, not a replacement for creativity. With more ideas than any one presentation can hold, he uses it to refine his communication so clients and collaborators can grasp his vision quickly, and to sharpen the professional language behind his work. The concepts, judgment, and design sensibility are his own; AI helps him express them with precision.