Celia Visser CKD/CBDNZ PDINZ
Managing and Creative Director
Celia Visser lives and breathes design. Her passion for innovation and quality is matched only by her commitment to client satisfaction. Within the kitchen design industry, she’s respected for consistent excellence that has won her multiple awards.
Celia’s immense real-world experience rests on a foundation of internationally-recognised kitchen, bathroom and spatial design qualifications, gained in New Zealand and overseas.
Celia has been in the design and construction industry for 26 years, and is currently a member of the Certified Designers Society, NKBA and DINZ. A past Vice President of the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association, she is a regular contributor to the design pages of magazines and newspapers, as well as a practiced public speaker and educator.
Her broad life experiences have given her a special understanding of how homes need to work on both a functional and emotional level for all stages of clients lives. Celia is married to Frank has four sons and ten grandchildren. She enjoys travel, wine, and art, which she draws on for inspiration in all her designs.
Ruth-Ann Seatter Accounts Manager
Ruth-Ann came on board with CVD at the beginning of 2018, she brings with her a wealth of industry knowledge in the accounts arena and having worked for over 35years in numerous accounts roles, has honed hers skills as an efficient, effective accounts manager.
Ruth-Ann has predominately worked in the interior design sector and therefore has a great understanding on how our projects flow and therefore ensures our clients are kept up to date and happy along the way.
Margaux Word BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, INTERIOR DESIGN – ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Designer/CAD Technician
Margaux has been with CVD for 2 years now as Celias right hand women and has a degree in Interior Design, specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and interior design.
Throughout the last 10 years Margaux has worked with many high end clients in the USA before she settled in NZ with her family. Margaux is a passionate, talented designer and we are thrilled to have her on board as part of the CVD team.
Sara Visser Marketing & Media Co-ordinator
Sara Visser has been with the company for 13 years ongoing. Celia initially bought her in to start up her accounting & operational systems and she has stayed with the company ever since. Sara has been involved in all facets of the business over the 10 years and has bought invaluable support and growth to the business since coming onboard.
Since having her children Sara has slowed down a little and is now in the process of working on all of CVD’s marketing and social media development. Sara has a passion for design and still loves seeing every project that we create.
Jo Harris DIP INT DESIGN/CAD Designer/CAD Technician
Jo is Celia’s support person in the design team at Celia Visser Design. With her diploma in interior design, auto-cad training and 19 years experience, Jo is a passionate and talented designer.
Jo is involved in supporting Celia, from the beginning with conceptual and spatial planning and is often a familiar face on clients sites working closely with clients to ensure all details of our designs are achieved.
Sandrina Huish AUTO-CAD Technician
Sandrina is our exceptional CAD technician in the design team at Celia Visser Design, she has more than 15 years’ experience in the industry. She has studied interior design, kitchen design and is an advanced Auto Cad Lt technician and is Auto-CAD qualified.