Ann Fleming and Ken Kulas are the principals and co-founders of Cleo Design, a Las Vegas-based interior design firm that has been recognized by Interior Design Magazine's "Giants" list since 2006. The two principals define their company's mission simply: to underscore a high level of creativity with exceptional attention to detail that results in achieving the ultimate goal of creating an environment that reflects a sense of place. Whatever the focus of a project is-be it resort hotel/casinos, restaurants, entertainment complexes, commercial/office spaces or luxury residences-Cleo delivers a high level of creativity with exceptional attention to function, client needs and individual tastes.

Most important to the firm is the client's vision of their respective projects. Some are astute in their needs, others seek a combination of their plan and the subtle perspectives of the designers, yet others can define their needs but seek the experienced counsel of the designers to create their space. Their clients provide Cleo Design with an essential portal for discovery and interpretation of enduring design. Choice, flexibility and tenacity are the underlying concepts that define the Cleo perspective toward all projects. Every aspect of a Cleo project is skillfully executed, ensuring that the client's expectations are met and exceeded.

The team at Cleo Design is a seasoned group with a history of collaborating with one another on innumerable projects, beginning in 1992. Each member works as an individual, bringing varied concepts and perspectives to the same project. With all of their ideas coming together, the Cleo team produces designs that are both beautiful and functional; bringing the client's dream to life.

The partnership of Fleming and Kulas began after they joined Atlandia Design, a subsidiary of resort mogul Steve Wynn's Mirage Resorts, Inc. It was an in-house design group for all Mirage Resorts properties that introduced the duo to the amazingly creative possibilities that tapped into their inventive natures. During that time the pair participated in the design and completion of the Mirage, Treasure Island and the Bellagio.

After leaving Atlandia Design and forming Cleo Design in 2000, Fleming and Kulas have been setting the pace for successfully designed environments for gaming, hospitality and entertainment venues throughout the country, including Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and Tampa, the Rivers Casino, Indiana Live! Casino and the G2E award-winning MGM Grand Detroit Casino.

In an ever-changing industry, both principals are committed to creating environments for their clients that are visually exciting, well-planned and that are known to stand apart from what is "expected."

For more information, visit www.cleo-design.com.

By RD&E Staff