Community Highlights: Meet Dynelly Del Valle of PIPPI + LOLA

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dynelly Del Valle.

Hi Dynelly, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I didn’t plan to start a design studio; I built one by following what felt missing.

I often feel that some spaces I walk into are uninspired. Like someone figured out the formula for a design 40 years ago, and hasn’t revisited the spirit of the space ever since. These are places you visit often or spend a lot of time in, like the workplace, banks, lobbies… they just don’t feel good to be in. I’ve always been drawn to that intangible layer; how a space flows, how it holds energy, how people move through it.

I started in a design studio showroom and retail space, working directly with clients to bring plants into their homes in a way that felt intentional. It wasn’t just about selecting plants; it was about educating on care, understanding light and placement, and thinking through how each element fit within the overall design of their space.

In many ways, I was translating the studio experience into people’s everyday environments.

That’s where things really shifted for me. What started as plant integration became a deeper exploration of how nature transforms a space, not just visually, but emotionally and functionally. I saw how it could change the way people show up, connect, and feel after spending time within it.

I founded PIPPI + LOLA to bring that perspective into a more purposeful design practice. Over time, the work expanded into full-scale spatial design, collaborating with architects, developers, and brands to create environments that feel immersive, grounded, and alive.

I’ve worked across workplace, retail, and hospitality projects, including collaborations with firms like Gensler. Each experience has refined my approach, balancing creative vision with real-world constraints, and always pushing for design that feels considered, not just complete.

Today, I see my work as translating something intangible into something you can actually experience. Spaces that don’t just look good, but change how you feel when you walk into them and stay with you long after you leave.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Has it been smooth? No, it hasn’t been smooth, but I also don’t think it’s supposed to be.

Entrepreneurship will humble you so quickly. There’s no clear roadmap, no real safety net, and you’re constantly making decisions in real time, figuring things out as you go, sometimes the hard way. You’re managing creativity, operations, finances, and growth all at once.

There were moments where I was doing everything myself, designing, sourcing, installing, and selling, while also trying to build something bigger. That kind of pace forces you to either burn out or get very clear on what matters.

At the same time, the journey has felt very organic. Nothing has felt forced or out of alignment. Each step (even the messy ones) has led me to refine the work, the business, and my role within it.

One of the biggest shifts has been moving from doing everything to being more intentional. About the projects I take on, the partnerships I build, and where I actually bring the most value.

I think the real challenge isn’t the workload, it’s learning to trust your instincts while building structure around them. That’s what allows you to grow without losing sight of what made you start in the first place.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
PIPPI + LOLA is a biophilic design studio focused on creating spaces that feel as good as they look. We work across workplace, retail, and hospitality environments, integrating living elements into the built environment in a way that’s intentional, immersive, and fully considered, not decorative or added on.

What sets the studio apart is how we approach plants as part of the overall design language, not an afterthought. Every decision, placement, scale, light, and materiality is made in relation to how a space is actually experienced. It’s less about adding greenery and more about shaping how people move, connect, and exist within an environment.

The work has evolved from one-on-one client interactions in a design studio setting into larger-scale collaborations with architects, developers, and creative teams. As the scale has grown, the intention hasn’t changed. We bring the same level of detail and clarity to every project, regardless of size.

We’ve been recognized internationally, including through the International Plantscape Awards. That moment wasn’t about validation; it was about stepping into a larger arena and holding our own while staying true to the way we work.

What I’m most proud of is building a practice that feels both creative and grounded, one that continues to evolve without losing its point of view. The work isn’t about filling a space; it’s about defining the experience of it.

At the end of the day, PIPPI + LOLA is known for creating environments that people experience. Spaces that are thoughtful, layered, and leave a lasting impression.

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I don’t think of it as luck. I think of it as alignment and being willing to act on it.

There have definitely been moments that could be called “lucky”, meeting the right people, being in the right rooms, opportunities coming at the right time. But those moments only matter if you’re prepared to recognize them and act on them. Sounds cliché, but it’s the absolute truth.

At the same time, there have been just as many moments that didn’t go as planned, projects falling through, things taking longer than expected, or having to pivot in real time. Those moments have been just as important, because they’ve forced me to get clearer, more focused, and more intentional about how I build.

So yes, luck plays a role, but I don’t rely on it. I focus on creating the conditions where the right opportunities can find me, and being ready when they do.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.pippiandlola.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippi.and.lola/