Geraldine Maher established Maher Design in 2018, after several successful years as a Director of Interiors at a large national practice

Maher Design has in studios in Melbourne and Mollongghip, Central Victoria and undertakes a variety of project types including; residential, retail, public, hospitality and bespoke workplace.

Geraldine designs with thoughtfulness and distinction. Her work is predicated on the belief that interior spaces must respond to the human circumstance on an emotional, artistic and practical level. This is the driving force behind her creative and inspirational designs.

Geraldine's close collaboration with each client is the key to an enjoyable process and successful outcome. She is passionate about creating spaces that reflect her clients’ personality and ethos, to ensure that each project transcends the whims of trends and is truly unique.

Geraldine’s critical attention to design brings an inherent authenticity to her work. With an amassed twenty plus years experience, Geraldine continues to be highly motivated, evidenced by her rigorous commitment to exploration of ideas, spatial planning, material and detail. She applies skill, energy, intelligence and passion to the design of interiors.

Geraldine has recently embarked on establishing her own design consultancy after several successful years as a Director of Jackson Interiors and Principal of Jackson Architecture in Melbourne. She joined Daryl Jackson in 1995, after gaining experience in Hong Kong and Germany. As the leader of the interior design team at Jackson Architecture and consultant to JCB Architects, Geraldine has seen a variety of projects to fruition. She has played a pivotal role in the successful completion of numerous significant projects including the West Australian Supreme Court, Monash International Business School, The County Court of Victoria, Fair Work Commission Headquarters in Melbourne, and the MCG Northern Stand and Members Pavilion.

Geraldine leads with thoughtfulness and distinction. Her work is predicated on the belief that acknowledgment of the human circumstance is the driving force behind creative and inspirational architectural outcomes. She possesses a particular passion for civic projects that contribute to the fabric of society, are enduring and engage people.

Geraldine’s excellent design and planning skills have consistently proven to be a powerful asset. Her dedication to pushing the design envelope and commitment to keeping up to date with advancements in the field, have resulted in inspiring, innovative and functional environments. Importantly, Geraldine has the ability to embrace the streams of functional planning, spatial aesthetics and detailing to create holistic memorable spaces that exceed expectations.

Geraldine’s reputation in the industry is highly regarded. She enjoys rigorous discourse on design with her friends, colleagues and clients. In addition to her design work, Geraldine contributes to various events as guest speaker, sits on academic assessment panels and award juries and regularly tutors. She is currently undertaking select design commissions and consulting to the industry and clients. Recent projects include; the new West Australian Supreme Court with Jackson Architecture and Peter Hunt Architects, the upgrade of the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, The Monash Law Faculty Moot Court with JCB architects and her own never-to-be completed, dwelling in the bush, which she uses as a prototype for testing ideas and cataloguing experiences.