MEET THE DESIGN TEAM AT DESERT-DESIGN

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Michael Joynt

The Principal Designer

Meet the visionary force behind Desert-Design, with an impressive career spanning over 45 years. Michael Joynt is not just a veteran but an encyclopedia of knowledge in all things related to kitchens, bringing unrivaled expertise and innovation to every project.

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Chris Joynt

Michael Joynt

The 3D Specialist/Designer

Meet our 3D specialist, a seasoned professional with over two decades of rendering experience in addition to a background in commercial kitchen equipment sales. With a fresh perspective, Chris Joynt injects innovation into every kitchen design, ensuring excellence in every detail.

Kitchen Design Team

Michael Joynt - Designer/Consultant - 46 Years

Whether your restaurant kitchen design vision is of an open concept pizzeria, traditional sushi bar, gastropub-microbrewery or a white tablecloth fine dining restaurant in the heart of a thriving metropolis, they all have one thing in common… They Need to Operate Efficiently! Surrounding yourself with a professionals who can understand your ideas and can guide you from a dream into reality, in the most cost-effective way possible. This is where Michael of Desert Design comes in!

In a restaurant kitchen, or any type of design and layout, the most critical component is your menu or goal product. It helps to answer all the strategic design questions and provides guidance throughout the design and construction process.

Unlike many design firms, Desert-Design begins the process with an analysis of your menu – we break it down into primary culinary techniques and reassemble the information in a way that seamlessly communicates our designers needs to the other architect, design and construction professionals involved in your project. It is this approach in developing a layout that can be the difference to ensure your culinary staff have every opportunity to show off their talents to your guests.

This is where Michael is a master of his craft! With over four decades of hands-on design and project management...he will get the job done in an efficient and cost-effective way!

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The 3D SPECIALIST

Chris Joynt - 3D Specialist/Consultant - 21 Years

Imagine walking into your dream restaurant or bar long before it's even built, seeing your vision come to life with every detail meticulously planned. That's the magic Chris Joynt, a seasoned 3D specialist with a passion for CAD and SketchUp renderings, brings to your project. With Chris & Desert-Design by your side, you'll step into the future of your culinary venture before the first brick is laid or permit paid.

Chris specializes in translating your aspirations into vivid, three-dimensional designs. Whether you're envisioning an open-concept pizzeria, an intimate sushi bar, a trendy gastropub with its microbrewery, or an elegant fine dining establishment nestled in a bustling metropolis, Chris knows one fundamental truth he learned from his father: efficiency is key! Every square foot matters, and your space must operate seamlessly. That's where Chris' expertise shines in new and innovate ways, adapting to each situation.

With decades of hands-on experience in design and project management, Chris Joynt is your go-to partner for realizing your dream restaurant or bar efficiently and cost-effectively. Let Chris transform your vision into a breathtaking reality, well before the first dish is served or the first cocktail is poured. Your dream establishment is just a rendering away.

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