Christina Cole Abboud

Principal/ Founder

Christina Cole Abboud is a designer and LEED AP, based in Austin, TX with more than 15 years of experience working in the design industry. She offers her clients a holistic approach and creative process that draws from a multi-disciplinary background in design.

She complements her professional practice with her academic career, having taught Architecture, and Urban Design at the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC and Barcelona, Spain. She served four years as Director of the Barcelona Studio where she co-taught design with faculty from La Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. Most recently, Christina held the position of Director of International Programs in Architecture at the Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning.

She is an award-winning designer and has been published by ElleDecor, Harpers Bazaar Arabia and Milieu Magazine.

Kenzie Pierce

Interior Designer/ Project Manager

Kenzie relocated to Austin, Texas from Columbia, Missouri where she completed a BS in Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Interior Design. During her studies she received excellence in academic achievement and was the recipient of the Linda Wellons Richichi Award for an outstanding portfolio of work. Prior to joining the Christina Cole and Co. team she worked at Scout and Nimble// Bodine White.

Kenzie brings to the studio a passion for sourcing and collecting vintage furniture and collectibles.

Hannah Crutchfield

Interior Designer/ Project Manager

Hannah holds a master's degree in interior design from the University of Texas at Austin, where she received design excellence nominations and was recognized as one of Metropolis Magazine's 2023 Future100.

Prior to joining Christina Cole & Co, she gained valuable experience as an intern at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in 2022. With her affinity for artful and refined spaces, Hannah seeks to bring articulated and innovative design solutions that will leave a lasting impact. 

Camila Vera-Tudela

Interior Design Intern

Camila is currently completing her Bachelor's degree in Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. Her interest lies in residential architecture and interior design, which stemmed from her love of drawing and her experience with her parents building a home when she was younger.

Her experiences abroad have also contributed to her interest in historic preservation, which she hopes to combine with her interest in interior design in the future. Camila pursued an opportunity to intern at Christina Cole and Co. because she was drawn to the unique and sophisticated style and hoped to learn more about the design process.

Mona Mostofi

Showroom Executive Director

Our Showroom Director, Mona Mostofi, shifted industries and comes to the design world from a background in higher education. With a Masters degree in foreign language and literature and a thesis that delved into space theory, her global perspective and appreciation for interiors inform how she can seamlessly embrace the offerings at Canvas. Managing a university-level language program and with account development experience at a Fortune 500 company- her business savviness also prove valuable. The crossroads of technical and creative has led Mona to design with an outlook that embraces the unique offerings at Canvas and strives to showcase the authentic intentions of each collection.