New Hospitality Design Director at Bishop Design
(Dubai) – The Dubai based design studio has announced Francesca Patti as Hospitality Design Director.
Patti’s promotion coincides with the studio’s ambitious growth strategy. Recent key appointments, including Kimberly Dean as Associate Director and other key figures, are strengthening the company’s creative capabilities and positioning it for global expansion.
“It is with great pride and excitement that we announce the promotion of Francesca Patti to the role of Hospitality Design Director,” says Mehmet Aktash, Managing Director of Bishop Design. “Patti has become a recognisable and respected figure within the design and hospitality community, celebrated for her passion, resilience, and uncompromising will to achieve the very best. Her work consistently surpasses expectations, embodying the ethos of Bishop Design in every project she undertakes.”
After two years Patti earned recognition for her projects including Duo Gastrobar, collaboration with Russian Chef Dmitry Blinov. The first location, in Dubai Hills in 2023, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand building on its success. Patti led the design of Duo Gastrobar Dubai Harbour, which debuted in November 2024, featuring refined interiors with warm tones, soft lighting, and subtle blue accents.
Patti says: “I am deeply grateful to Bishop Design for believing in me and providing this incredible opportunity. Being promoted to Hospitality Design Director is a dream come true, and I couldn’t be more excited to embrace this new role.”
She adds: “I am committed to supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. My focus will be on encouraging our creative teams to enjoy every step of the design process, think boldly, share ideas freely, and contribute to a culture that enhances in-house talent while attracting new, innovative minds. With nearly 20 years of international design experience across Naples, Milan, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Dubai, I am ready to take on this role with enthusiasm and am excited for what lies ahead.”