Atelier / Stories is an Italian boutique design consultancy and curatorial agency based in Dubai, founded in 2009 by Daniela Gagliano’ and Elisabetta Gyorok.

We connect a global network of artists, artisans, and gallery brands with architects, designers, developers, and collectors seeking beauty with meaning.

With over 20 years of experience, we curate, source, and shape distinctive pieces and stories that elevate spaces and brands.

Every project is personal. Every detail is intentional.

Our team of international experts—from sourcing specialists to product designers, brand strategists and art curators—works across disciplines to deliver thoughtful, refined results for clients worldwide.

What We Do

 

Creative Representation & Curation

We represent a curated roster of artists, artisans, and design brands, connecting their work to international projects, collectors, and creative opportunities.

Design Sourcing & Project Support

We provide bespoke sourcing solutions for interiors—curating rare materials, art, and objects, with full support from concept to delivery through Italy’s finest manufacturers.

Brand Advisory, Storytelling & Strategy

We help creative businesses refine their identity, craft their narrative, and build brand worlds that resonate—through strategy, storytelling, and visual direction.

We Work With

 

Architects & Interior Designers

Real Estate Developers

Hospitality Brands

Artists, Artisans & Independent Designers

Italian Design Brands

Collectors, Gallerists & Curators

Fashion Houses & Luxury Brands

SELECT CLIENTS


Hilton Hotels / Dorothea Hotel Budapest, Autograph Collection / Curio Hotel Doha / Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa Grand Cayman / Wyndham Hotels / Virgin Hotels / Carlyle Collective / Peter Marino / The Decorators Unlimited / Royal Caribbean Cruises / HBA Design / Nella Vetrina / Powerstrip Studio / Alessandro La Spada / Louis Vuitton / The Attico / Kenneth Bordewick / The Fifth Avenue Hotel / GULA Restaurant Panama / White Street Restaurant NYC