About
Behind Sparrow Studio
Sparrow Studio was born from a moment of clarity, where imagination meets intention. At its heart are two forces held in balance.
The Spark — that first flicker of an idea. Instinctive. Electric. The moment creativity ignites before it has words.
And the Arrow — direction. A steady aim. The discipline to carry an idea forward with purpose, precision, and resolve.
Together, they define how we work. We allow ideas to wander, then we guide them home. We honor intuition, while shaping it with strategy and clarity.
Sparrow Studio is more than a name. It is a promise. To design spaces that are thoughtful, layered, and deeply considered. Spaces that invite connection, evoke feeling, and linger in memory.
Every project begins with a spark and moves forward with intent.
How This Shows Up in Our Work
At Sparrow Studio, this balance of imagination and direction shapes everything we do. We imagine freely, then design with clarity and intention, guiding ideas from early vision through realization. It is how we create hospitality, restaurant, and lifestyle environments that feel composed, functional, and enduring — grounded equally in experience and purpose.
Dawn Arcieri
RID | NCIDQ | IIDA
Founding Principal | Executive VP Creative Services
As Founding Principal and Executive VP of Creative Services for Sparrow Studio, Dawn Arcieri leads with a thoughtful balance of intuition and intention. With four decades of experience shaping hospitality, food and beverage, and guest-driven environments, she brings a leadership style that blends aesthetic instinct, operational precision, and a deep commitment to client outcomes. Grounded in careful observation of people, place, and purpose, Dawn believes the most meaningful spaces feel both effortless and deeply considered.
Under her guidance, Sparrow Studio delivers elevated environments that reflect impeccable taste, thoughtful investment, and story driven design. Dawn approaches each project as a strategic partnership, guiding work from early vision through execution with clarity and a steady hand. Her holistic perspective allows her to see both the big picture and the nuanced details that shape how a space is experienced, ensuring design decisions support not only the aesthetic outcome, but also long term goals, operational realities, and investment.
Her design sensibility is informed by material honesty, proportion, and restraint. She is drawn to spaces that invite connection and pause, where texture, light, and craftsmanship quietly do the work. At the heart of Dawn’s practice is a belief that exceptional design is built through trust and collaboration, resulting in spaces that feel grounded and personal, spaces people connect with and continue to engage over time.
Fun Facts
• Dawn is a self taught Chocolatier.
• Her design superpower is being a Value Visionary: Elevated environments. Thoughtful investments. Impeccable taste.
Monique Luening
Senior Interior Designer
Monique Luening is a seasoned interior designer with over a decade of experience and a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Arkansas. Blending creativity with precision, she designs spaces that are both functional and visually captivating. With a fine arts background, she adds artistic sensibility to practical solutions, creating a balance of form and function.
Monique is known for her attention to detail and expertise in FF&E, custom millwork, and technical documentation. She skillfully curates materials, colors, and textures to bring clarity, efficiency, and beauty to every project. As Senior Interior Designer at Sparrow Studio, she is committed to creating environments that reflect each client’s vision.
Outside of work, Monique finds inspiration in travel, gardening, and home renovation, infusing her projects with fresh perspectives and natural elements.
Fun Facts
• Monique loves to sing and never turns down a good karaoke night!
• Her design superpower is transforming vision into reality with storytelling, precision, and grace.
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An abundance of knowledge and experience in the design and development industries. We’re constantly looking for new opportunities to work together in the future.
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— Ben Sims, Founder & President, Creed Commercial Development