Meet Ellie Stewart, one of SPACE Magazine’s Top 20 Rising Stars 2025
Ellie Stewart, Interior Designer
At SpaceInvader, we’ve always believed that great design starts with great people. So, it’s no surprise to us that Ellie Stewart, one of our talented hospitality interior designers, has been recognised in SPACE I International Hotel Design Magazine’s Top 20 Rising Stars of 2025.
With over three years of experience and an eye for crafting spaces that inspire and delight, Ellie’s journey to this accolade has been defined by creativity, problem-solving, and a passion for hospitality design.
“My favourite part of the design process is when a concept starts to breathe. It’s the moment when creativity meets reality, as colours, textures, and forms begin to tell a story.”
Ellie’s early career taught her valuable lessons about attention to detail and the importance of thorough site surveys, lessons she brings to every project. Now, at SpaceInvader, she continues to push boundaries, designing people-focused spaces that balance operational requirements with memorable guest experiences.
Her dream project? A boutique hotel on the beachfront of a vibrant city like Barcelona, blending urban energy with natural tranquillity – a perfect reflection of her design philosophy.
We’re especially proud of her work on the Manchester hotel concept, her first major project with SpaceInvader, where she played a key role in space planning, joinery design, and helping the scheme target a BREEAM Very Good rating.
As Ellie sees it, the future of hotel design lies in creating immersive, flexible spaces that feel like extensions of a guest’s personal lifestyle, a vision that aligns perfectly with SpaceInvader’s approach to designing for people.
Congratulations, Ellie. We’re excited to see where your creativity and drive take you next.