About Me

HELLO, I AM

Teresa Young, DSCE

MintyWorks was founded by designer Teresa Young, who launched her visual communications organization in the early 1990s. Her company, MintyWorks, specializes in sustainability and repurposed design elements, combined with decades of environment design experience. Her company meets the growing public demand for sublime, unique, and warm spaces that tell a story and commercial environments that celebrate the human touch and brand identity.
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Artistic Creativity

Our designs capture your personal taste while our approach preserves the essence of what you value, elevating its role and presentation in the overall aesthetic. Most interior designers opt for sterile, cookie-cutter results, but I reject that impersonal approach, instead showcasing warmth and personality for a sublime, inviting WOW factor.
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Drawing Skills

The 3D visual preview eliminates all guesswork, providing a preview of the design intent, while 25 years of experience ensures every residential or commercial space is expertly brought together with flawless execution for spaces that "glow" with style. For an example, see "Small House Dream Kitchen" portfolio item - click below.
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Tech Forward

As the only interior designer in California that is also DSEG certified as a DSCE (Dynamic Signage Certified Expert), technology is always on my radar for commercial clients. As a Principal for the unique digital signage services of LobbyPOP®, I am able to procure, produce, install and even manage digital directories, menu boards, wayfinding kiosks and more. Click to learn more.
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Why We Design with (Re)Purpose

Harmonize the present with the past and tread more lightly on this planet.

In designing a space, the hardest part is neither finding the classic materials nor learning new trends, it's the effort to mix two apparently opposite things together to create a harmonious unity.

We strike a new visual chord, ensuring your most treasured possessions are not just kept, but are elevated by a more considered and sublime design. We thoughtfully introduce complementary new elements that unify the space, resulting in a seamless and transformative final vision. You keep the history; we provide the beautiful setting.

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Honor your inner self by giving your home a fresh design that supports and inspires your dreams. We don't design fussy or fuddy. We create spaces that care for your soul.

Finding the Best Possibilities

A strong sense of collaboration and like-mindedness between designer, client, and contractors in the MintyWorks system allows creativity to flourish, ideas to be exchanged and mutual agreement to be enabled, which contributes to outstanding success.

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Years of Experience

200 +

Clients Served

1000 's

of Options

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Non-Profits Served

I Proudly Work With Local Partners

Each partner serves their industry work with the greatest expertise; each has been vetted for not only their personalities, but also for the knowledge and professionalism they bring to each client project.

Minty Works did an incredible job transforming my space. They understood my style right away, had great ideas, and made everything look polished and beautiful. Super professional, easy to work with, and truly talented. I highly recommend them! She is so creative and inspirational!

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Bonnie Roe
Local Guide

“It is great to find someone – a designer, no less – who really understands what I was seeking, though I may not have described my vision in detail. It is as others have said, as though Teresa could read my mind. In all seriousness, my 360-square-foot home music studio is a dream that became a reality, even better than I imagined. Thank you for your talent and care, I could not be happier!”

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Scott Mead
Musician and Founder

“Teresa delivers a fresh perspective on new ways to evolve dynamic digital signage to fit commercial enterprises. Her dedication and vision have helped me tremendously.”

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Eric Esch
Creative Solutions
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