Meet The Team

Ting Geng is the founder and creative director of the visionary firm, Tinggi Design. She grew up being engulfed in the family restaurant design business, Golden Town Design, and has been fascinated with the process of beautiful concepts coming to life. After university, she pursued a career in finance, living and working in global financial hubs like New York City, London and Hong Kong.

After 13 years of working in the finance industry, the desire to be close to family and her love of design brought Ting back to Houston, TX. With Ting’s background in finance, global work experience, and deep-rooted passion for design, she brings a unique perspective to the restaurant design industry. The technical and managerial skills she honed in the world of finance enabled her to build an efficient and streamlined business to help many restaurant owners reach their goals. Ting has an Executive MBA from Rice University and is a proud Board Member of the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston and the Asian Real Estate Association of America.

Guomiao Zhang is a pioneering interior designer with nearly twenty years of experience shaping commercial spaces across China and beyond. A graduate of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, she built her career in Shenzhen, advancing from early design roles to leading large-scale projects in retail, hospitality, and commercial real estate.

Her belief that “design reshapes the value of space” has guided her to create solutions that balance artistic beauty with practical function. In 2010, her innovative work was featured on China Central Television (CCTV)’s Exchange Space, highlighting her unique vision for transforming interiors. In 2023, her boutique hotel project, Murakami Village Exclusive, won the prestigious international IDEA- TOPS Award in Switzerland, showcasing her ability to blend local culture with modern design.

Today, Guomiao continues to push the boundaries of commercial interior design, creating immersive spaces that strengthen brands and inspire people.