About Us
MZT Creative Studio is a multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of interiors, retail, and fashion. We specialize in wholesale consulting, retail operations strategy, and interior design—bringing over a decade of luxury brand expertise to create environments and business solutions that are both visually compelling and commercially successful.
Meet the Team
Mikaela Zhao
Co-Founder
Mikaela, a USC Annenberg graduate with experience in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles, built her career driving multimillion-dollar sales and brand marketing for global luxury houses.
Her expertise in translating brand identity into visual storytelling now extends to interiors, where she blends market-driven strategy with design sensibility to create spaces that are both aesthetically compelling and strategically positioned for long-term value.
Andrew Thompson
Co-Founder
Andrew, a UCLA graduate with nearly two decades of experience in business operations, retail growth, and expansion strategy, blends creativity with structure to optimize processes, scale brands efficiently, and drive long-term profitability.
With a background in music, he brings a creative lens to problem-solving and strategy, translating artistic discipline and innovation into fresh approaches that strengthen brand identity and unlock sustainable growth.