About

We are fascinated by the "life within"—the profound way our built environment shapes human behaviour, connection, and well-being.

Studio Profile

Interior Designer Karryn Dargie and Architect Dean Baird with the sun rising behind them on Arm End.

By seamlessly blending architectural rigour with tactile warmth, we design immersive spaces that draw the maximum potential out of every site, striking the perfect balance between constraint and possibility.

For IN-TERIA, beauty is structural. We move beyond surface-level finishes to deliver highly considered, bespoke environments meticulously tailored to your operational needs, lifestyle, and budget. As collaborative and transparent partners, we manage the complexities of the design process, ensuring a seamless journey from concept to handover.

Leadership

KARRYN DARGIE | B Des (Int. Des) B Arts (Arch)

Managing Director, Interior & Product Designer

CBOS Licensed Building Services Provider (Building Designer, Restricted) #242684322
MDIA Accredited Designer
DIA Tasmanian Branch Council, Co-Chair 2024 –
Board Member, Designed Objects Tasmania, 2025 –

With over 30 years of experience shaping environments across Sydney and Tasmania, Karryn’s approach seamlessly fuses interior design with architectural principles. She has delivered a formidable portfolio encompassing bespoke residential homes, corporate workplaces, and high-profile tourism ventures. Obsessed with materiality, craftsmanship, and rigorous project management, she ensures every design is executed with uncompromising precision. Her work was recognised in 2025 with the NAWIC Tasmania ‘Contribution to Design’ Award.

IG: @in_teria.karryn

DEAN BAIRD | B Env Des B Arch

Director, Architecture Lead

Registered Architect #619
CBOS Licensed Building Services Provider (Architect, Unrestricted) #CC5681V

As Architecture Lead, Dean bridges the gap between ambitious design concepts and flawless built realities. His extensive portfolio spans exclusive heritage accommodations, tertiary institutions, and high-end residential homes. With a foundation in furniture design and microscopic attention to detail, Dean excels at navigating complex project requirements. He is a stickler for meticulous documentation, ensuring that every architectural junction and bespoke joinery detail is perfectly resolved long before construction begins.

IG @in_teria.dean

Recognition

Awards

Our commitment to design excellence across architecture, interiors, and product design has been consistently recognised by our peers:

2025 | NAWIC Tasmania ‘Contribution to Design’ Award (Winner – Karryn Dargie)
2025 | NAWIC National Presidents’ Choice Award (Finalist – Karryn Dargie)
2019 | The Design Files Awards (Shortlisted) — IN-TERIA Goods
2016 | Architizer Awards (Shortlisted) — IN-TERIA Goods
2016 | Dieman Awards (Winner) — The Sensory
2016 | Eat Drink Design Awards (Shortlisted) — The Sensory
2014 | Eat Drink Design Awards (Shortlisted) — AIA Awards Event
2011 | AIA Awards Tasmania, Small Project Award (Commendation) — The Brunswick Hotel
2006 | AIA Awards Tasmania, Interior Architecture Award — UTAS Learning Hubs
2006 | Sykes Design Award, Overall Design Excellence — UTAS Learning Hubs

Selected Press

Our work has been featured across multiple publications and media platforms:

Staple Magazine

Green Magazine

Belle

Inside Out

Architecture Australia

Wallpaper

Australian House & Garden

Habitus

Vogue Living

Houses

Architectural Products AU