Team
Suna Lock
Suna Lock
Suna has called Santa Cruz home for over twenty years, hailing originally from London, UK. Suna has had an interior design practice since she was twenty three and has ventured into several other related creative pursuits over the years such as a widely enjoyed retail operation in the heart of downtown. Design is her true passion and making beautiful spaces which enrich both individuals and the community at large makes her heart sing.
When she is not at Viewpoint, Suna is cooking up ambitious home improvement projects with her husband or traveling the world to garner inspiration.
suna@viewpoint.design
Stewart Chipman
Stewart was born and raised here in Santa Cruz. He is currently enrolled at West Valley College, working towards an Interior Design degree in tandem with his full time job at Stripe.
Stewart started his career in a cabinet shop where he was able to explore his passion for working with his hands and creating beautiful things. Working at Viewpoint has given Stewart the ability to make people's visions become a reality through 3D design. He is constantly innovating the studio with regards to software upgrades and advancing our client's presentation experience. He is a great mentor to his colleagues and a patient teacher.
Some fun facts about Stewart are that he is a fourth-generation pilot, avid disc golfer, and vintage fashion enthusiast.
stewart@viewpoint.design
Sawyer Vessey
Sawyer is a Washington State native with a degree in Interior Design from Washington State University. She spent a portion of her studies in Florence, Italy - where wandering through museums and historic streets sparked an even deeper love for artful, intentional design. She has a particular passion for color theory and thoughtful material pairings, always looking for ways to bring harmony and character to a space. She also really enjoys working within the restraints of remodels, finding creative solutions that make each interior both beautiful and highly functional.
Outside the studio, Sawyer is happiest in the sun, out exploring with her Golden Retriever, Copper, and packing a suitcase anytime travel calls.
Kirsten Calhoun
Kirsten is a Santa Cruz native with a lifelong passion for creating beautiful, welcoming spaces. Her background includes owning and operating her home interiors boutique, Rye Home, as well as working with respected design brands and showrooms including Restoration Hardware. These experiences helped shape her appreciation for timeless design, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtfully curated interiors.Having spent much of her twenties living in both Seattle and Mill Valley, Kirsten draws inspiration from a variety of design influences, blending relaxed California living with refined, livable style. She loves helping clients create spaces that feel personal, functional, and effortlessly beautiful.
Outside the studio, Kirsten can usually be found enjoying the outdoors, staying active, hosting family and friends, or planning her next getaway. She values time spent with loved ones and believes the best homes are the ones that bring people together.
