Lorraine founded Cadiz Design Studio in 2006. Formerly the CEO and founder of Aparia Design which she grew from an Architecture and Interior practice of 2 professionals to 18 within 6 years.  She expanded, the firm’s growth into a wider scope of hospitality, entertainment and retail sector.  Ms. Francis attention to the beauty of architecture and design, and her continued demand for excellence have rewarded her studio with the dedication and following of respectable clients in a multitude of business sectors.  Her passion for people and design has also afforded her numerous opportunities assisting leading manufacturers with product design.

Lorraine has been invited to speak at various conferences in the past and within the local community has been elect chair of the Hospitality committee for the USGBC, Orange County Chapter.  She is an accredited professional for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design which has shifted her focus over the years to sustainability. The design studio is currently developing a case study on sustainable modular housing projects in Oregon.

She currently resides with her husband, an Artist and inspiration to her and her beautiful son in Irvine, California.