Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial and retail projects.

Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California .

Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients' lifestyles and needs; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States , Mexico and Spain .

Mr. Diaz has a received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID/LA), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/LA). In 1998- 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His work has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Décor several times. Television appearances include several HGTV programs.