Kate Mooney is the founder of OCCA, a Glasgow-based studio specializing in hotel interiors and branding for clients like Hilton and Marriott.Passionate about design, Kate believes in finding joy in one's work to achieve excellence.She admires BLINK Design Studio's Six Senses in Kyoto for its contemporary luxury blended with cultural respect.Inspired by The Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art, Kate values purposeful design that merges architecture and interior design.Kate appreciates the evolution and design of everyday objects like the lightbulb for their innovation and sustainability.In leadership, Kate emphasizes the importance of creating supportive and inclusive workplaces for high performance.She believes decisiveness and curiosity are essential skills for design leaders in the fast-paced hospitality industry.Kate's concerns at night revolve around the evolving industry landscape, including AI, sustainability, and guest expectations.She values curiosity and collaboration in new hires, emphasizing the need for an open mind and teamwork.Kate wishes more clients matched the excellence of their current clients for successful partnerships.