Meet The Team

Naked 7 Design is a website dedicated to all things interior design.   Meet our team and learn more about us....

Denise Henson: Principal + Interior Designer
After working with interior design firms Ogden Studio and Villa Designs in Martinez, California, Denise decided her calling was interior design.  The interaction and satisfaction working with clients and improving their lifestyle was what attracted her to the profession.  She attended the Art Institute of California, San Francisco, where she got her Bachelors of Science in Interior Design.  After she graduated, she worked at the Safeway corporate offices as a Project Designer.  Finding that she missed having a more creative outlet and personal interaction with clients, she left Safeway to pursue other projects.  She founded N7D and invited Grisel, Mike, David, Jen, John and James to join her in her quest to bring interior design to the masses.  Since starting N7D, the team calls her “Little Boss D” since she is the shortest in the group!

Grisel Aguayo: Marketing Director + Interior Designer
Grisel is an explorer. Dance, travel and adventure are her muses for her design work.   She finds great satisfaction in transforming a space that inspires but also speaks well of the client.  Turning a client’s dream in to reality is what motivates her the most.   Our nickname for her is Gris but when we are feeling especially feisty, we like to call her our “Go Getter”.  Grisel graduated from The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design. Her employment history includes such firms as Kendall Wilkinson Design (but we kidnapped Gris and now she works for us).  As the Marketing Director, Grisel is in charge of getting the N7D information out to the masses.  If you have heard about N7D, it is most likely thanks to her good work.

Michael Verzosa: Creative Director + Purchasing Director
Our wiseguy of the team, Mike, has always had unbelievable energy which is why he is best suited as our Creative Director.  Mike was born in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. when he was 14 years old.  His cultural heritage drives him in all he does.  He’s much like a modern day Renaissance man, having been in the Navy, being a dental technician, a self-taught chef, wedding coordinator, handyman, actor … you name a job and he’s probably done it.  His design style is grand and flashy, yet classy and subtle.  He always has a design idea or two, and he will make sure you hear it LOL.  Mike has recently graduated from The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design.  His work history includes such firms as Puccini Group.

Jennifer: Blog Writer + Interior Designer
Jen was born near Chicago, but was raised with her younger sister in beautiful and smoggy Southern California.  She spent her youth studying all forms of visual art at private school, and decided to earn her first Bachelors of Art in Fine Art from the University of California Santa Cruz.  She decided to go back to school for a second time to earn a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design from the Art Institute of California, San Francisco.  She now works for the N7D by contributing blogs, and helping out with designs for our clients.  While currently in the process of moving to Reno with her dog Iggy and boyfriend Jordan, Jen loves to laugh and not take life too seriously.  Her favorite color is green, and loves all things “green” (Eco-conscious).  But her ultimate favorite things are still all things kitschy like, flamingos, shamrocks, pirates, troll dolls, disco balls, and polka dots.  Jen’s experience includes working at The Puccini Group and Rezek Equipment. She believes that good space planning will save us all.

James Matthew: Blog Writer + Interior Designer
James is one of the most relaxed guys on the team, enjoying Cervezas with friends and family during his off time, and walking on the beach.  When he started out on his education, he never knew his life would take him to design school.  James never intended to be a design student but it had always intrigued him. Now, he is exploring the endless possibilities of where design can take him.  His design philosophy varies with the mood of the project, but his priority is to keep the client’s needs in mind.  He says, “During the creative process I like to push the parameters and see what kind of new concept lies within the project, avenues that might not have been considered.”  James is currently attending The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design.

John Perez: Blog Writer + Interior Designer
John’s passion for design is the need to remedy bad design. He believes bad design exists everywhere, whatever form it takes (beautiful, interesting, or just plain ugly), as long as it’s not functional is an inconvenience to everyone. Understanding what makes or breaks a design is something he learns everyday, along with whatever new product is being designed and produced. John says, “What moves me is appreciating how the simplest form and thought in design can have the biggest impact for the user.”  John is currently attending The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, where he will be receiving his Bachelors of Science in Interior Design.  Fun fact: he is James’s younger twin brother!  Some people can’t tell them apart but one way to tell is by their arm tattoos.  Grisel still gets mixed up from time to time.

David Richardson: Web Administrator + Interior Designer
As an interior designer, David believes it is his responsibility to produce designs that have a balance of function and aesthetics for each client's lifestyle.  Every person is different, so no two design can be exactly the same.  David says, “Once my designs have accomplished these things, I know that I have done my job.” As the N7D Web Administrator, he is in charge of designing and maintaining the entire website.  Phew… That is no small task.  David graduated from The Art Institute of California, San Francisco, with a Bachelors of Science in Interior Design.  Fun facts: David’s home state is Missouri and he has two adorable dogs, Brit Brit and Sweet Pea (which Denise wants to adopt as N7D’s mascots… that is yet to be determined).

Marty Burnett: I.T. Adviser
Marty is one of the N7D team’s good friends, helping us out here and there when we get stuck on our blogging mishaps.  He’s very knowledgeable on tech subjects, but also on how to run a small business.  He runs the business and website, TheDawgLife.com, which is an up and coming dog blog and pet boutique.  Please visit his site!  You can see the famous Brit Brit and Sweet Pea on video.