About

Tracy Taylor Ward, Owner & Principle Designer/Planner

If you are a fan of the Home and Garden Television network (HGTV), you may already be familiar with Tracy Taylor Ward and her work as a TV host/decorator on the hit series, FreeStyle. As a designer on the show, Tracy has wowed audiences with her clever before and after makeovers since 2006. Prior to that, Tracy expertly transformed university housing for college students as MTV’s Dorm Decorator.

Additionally, as an entertainment reporter for industry and media red carpet events, Tracy has covered such gatherings as Vogue’s annual Young Hollywood Party, and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for Page Six.

Tracy is a frequent guest on various national radio talk shows, sharing her innovative home and event design makeover tips. From weddings to baby showers, she has gained popularity as the new event designer to watch with her fresh and sophisticated approach to producing parties that leave a lasting impression.

Tracy’s keen ability to visualize space and create timeless designs tailored to each individual’s unique needs, paired with her warmth, attention to detail and knack for making the process exciting and fun, has led to long-standing client relationships.

Tracy Taylor Ward received her Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from the School of Communications at Northwestern University, and has been a certified designer since 2003.

Matthew Carrigan, Graphic Designer and Illustrator

After winning the poster design contest for the annual Tulip Festival in Albany, New York, as a young high school student, Matthew Carrigan realized his career in the arts was already in the making.

While an undergraduate, Matthew continued his studio practice of printmaking, sculpture, and painting, discovering his passion for graphic art.

Several years later, after graduating from college, Matthew was creating promotional material for bands, restaurants and events throughout the northeast. In addition, in 2008 Matthew designed the cover for the second edition of Use What You Have Decorating, introducing a fresh look for the 10th anniversary of the bestseller published by Penguin Group.

Matthew is the founder of Paper With Benefits™ and works with Tracy Taylor Ward Design to help clients create one-of-a-kind designs and artwork using mixed media for a wide range of special event paper products and personal stationery.

Matthew Carrigan received his Masters Degree in Art from Columbia University, and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration from Syracuse University.

S. Kendall Bradford, Floral and Production Designer

Kendall’s fascination with flowers began at the age of six. Much to her neighbor’s chagrin, she could be found wandering throughout their gardens picking flowers for beautiful bouquets to give her mother.

With an exceptional understanding of color and texture Kendall’s ability to translate and produce her clients visions, while always imbuing a classic elegance, resulted in her becoming an integral member of the creative department at Ralph Lauren where she has transformed their Madison Avenue stores with her interior arrangements as well as world-famous window displays.

Today, she continues to play with flowers, producing arrangements for homes, weddings, and special events as the lead floral designer for Tracy Taylor Ward Design.

S. Kendall Bradford received her Masters Degree in Studio Art from New York University and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Syracuse University. In 2004-2005, she was awarded an Artist in Residence with the New York based Chashama Organization.

As an artist, she has exhibited in the US and Italy. Her work resides in private collections around the world.

Haley Lieberman, Stylist

Haley Lieberman, a native New Yorker, fell in love with the Manhattan world of fashion and design at a young age. Following her calling, Haley began assisting many prominent designers in the industry, ultimately landing a position in the costume department of Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet International Tour.

Commercial styling projects followed for films like Shadows and Lies (Feature, Starring James Franco, Premier Tribeca Film Festival 2010), celebrities such as Adam Levine, K’Naan and Miss USA 2011, and companies like Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and Zac Posen. Haley also worked backstage on the clothing for Florence and The Machine at the 2011 Met Gala, and has been a stylist/dresser at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Bridal Market Week annually since 2007.

At Tracy Taylor Ward Design, Haley has become the go-to personal stylist for many women and men seeking expert advice on everything from wardrobe consultation to sourcing one of a kind pieces for special events, thanks to her trained eye in color, fabric and fit.

Haley Lieberman received her Master of Fine Arts from NYU/Tisch School of The Arts and her B.A. from Bates College. Additional studies include training from Central St. Martins School of the Arts in London, The London School of Fashion and The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Dev Brumberger, Business Operations

From her small town Connecticut high-school days as a motivational dancer at birthday parties and special events to traveling the world with renowned politicians in recent years, Dev Brumberger was always bound for big business.

Prior to joining TTWD, Dev was the Director of Scheduling for then NYS Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Before working for the state, Dev managed all speaking engagement logistics at the Harry Walker Agency for clients who included Al Gore, Bob Woodward, Vicente and Marta Fox, Cherie Blaire, Elizabeth Edwards, and Anderson Cooper.

While her sense of humor is one of Dev’s greatest assets, when it comes to her work at TTWD she’s all about business, and that business is making Tracy Taylor Ward Design tops in every way.

Dev received her Bachelors Degree in Communication Studies with honors from New York University and was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society. An enthusiastic rugby player, Dev is the owner of LIL’ RUGGERS, the country’s first rugby-inspired enrichment program for children as young as three.

Brenna Simmons, Day-Of Coordination

Born with a love for fashion, Brenna’s passion for design has grown tremendously since stepping into her very first fashion illustration class at a local art studio during her sophomore year of high school. Prior to joining the team at Tracy Taylor Ward Design, Brenna worked with contemporary fashion designer, Rolando Santana, and learned the ins and outs of working backstage at various fashion shows. Brenna is currently working towards her BFA in Fashion Design with a concentration in Special Occasion Wear at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Malissa Johnson, Marketing

Malissa’s extraordinary eye for detail and interest in the design industry led her to planning charity events for the past eight years in her hometown of Poughkeepsie, New York. Previously, working at La Presse PR, Malissa provided marketing support and help with advertising efforts for New York Fashion Week along with several NYC Fashion Shows including Sherri Hill and Elene Cassis. Malissa currently resides in New York City and attends the Fashion Institute of Technology as an Advertising Design student.

Kenael Segal, Production

In Jamaica, Kenael’s grandmother fostered her love for fashion, art, and design. By the age of seven, she was making clothes for her dolls with her grandmother’s guidance. As she grew older, her attraction to color and style led her to jewelry making and crochet. Today, she continues to explore new avenues of design. A graduate of Montclair State Univeristy, Kenael recently planned her own wedding and loves helping others do the same at Tracy Taylor Ward Design.

Cooper and Bailey, Welcome Committee

We challenge you to find a more welcome reception than that given by the dynamic teacup cockapoo duo of Cooper “Crunch” and Bailey “Munch.” These precious pooches hale from Preston, Idaho and they certainly are our little spuds!

Bailey, the elder sister by a year (at three and half), enjoys snuggling in laps and intimate conversation. Cooper, the younger bother (yet larger, weighing in at a whopping 5 lbs), is a loving and playful muppet. Both have shown unwavering loyalty and support of the Tracy Taylor Ward Design team and always love meeting new clients.

Bailey and Cooper were both home-schooled and graduated at the top of their class. Bailey concentrated on Public Speaking while Cooper excelled in TTWU’s Athletics program.