OYL design

In 2011, Mandi Wise took her degree in architecture, and diverse experience in the field of design, to create a multidisciplinary business that nourishes her passion for details and compositions. Ann Arbor, Michigan artist, designer and small business owner, she loves gardening, volunteering at Peace House Ypsi and summers with her family in Northern Michigan.  

“Mandi is outstanding! She has a great eye for design and a really good ear for hearing what the client is saying. Unlike other designers she is firmly grounded and has the experience to make the decisions that bring a design together while respecting the budget. She went well above her design charge to help shepherd our chaotic project to the finish line when nobody else seemed to have a hold on the project management reigns. I would give her 6 stars if that was an option.” - Dr. Gisslen, Brighton MI

“I hired OYL design to review options for a new kitchen in my home. Mandi was very engaged and asked all the right questions at the beginning to get a sense of my lifestyle and how I use my home. She gave me creative, clear solutions and was easy to work with. She provided input on conceptual designs, style, colors, lighting, flooring appliances and vendor selections.

Mandi has also helped re-design my family room and provided design ideas for my finished basement. She has made my home overall more functional and beautiful. Experience matters and she has it in spades. I highly recommend OYL design for any interior design project.” - T. Dodson, Ann Arbor MI

“Mandi helped me with a very large interior design project through a design build company. It was a 14 month long project and Mandi was the one person who kept me sane. She has an exquisite sense of design. The kitchen is a marvel. Everyone who sees it is blown away. And the old and new parts of my house are so harmonious that one is hard pressed to tell which part is which. Every detail ia meticulously thought out right down to the paint and mullions in the windows and doors. Mandi was very easy to work with, knows how to present design options and guided me through the process of making them a reality. I credit Mandi as being the one person who made my renovation come together and be the smashing success that it is. I cannot imagine having done this project without her professionalism and support.” - W. Hecht, University of Michigan Professor, Ann Arbor MI

“As an Architectural Designer it can be a real challenge working with or recommending an Interior Designer to my clients. That has never been the case when working with Mandi, my clients love working with her. She is very skilled at seamlessly understanding the aesthetic direction of a project and brings fun, thoughtful, creative ideas to help guide clients through the critical final stages of design and material selections. Her enthusiasm, energy, impeccable taste and savvy material sourcing improve not only the end result of my design work, but also the whole experience of the design process for my clients. Five stars, absolutely!” - S. Varnum, Bluebird Day Architecture, Harbor Springs MI

“OYL design is a high-quality, knowledgeable design firm that I would highly recommend. I engaged OYL design in a project involving my living room and home office, and the results were exceptional. Mandi provided me with innovative ideas, tools for thinking strategically about my spaces, and connections to high quality vendors. My rooms would not have turned out as inviting, peaceful and comfortable as they did without Mandi's help and encouragement.” - P. Sheagren, Ann Arbor MI

“Mandi helped us rethink our living room, which is not large and has to do triple duty as a living room, music room, and office. She came up with a new layout for the room and suggested new furniture. I appreciated that Mandi's pricing was totally transparent, that she understood our budget and taste, and that she was truly collaborative (for example, she suggested a design for a new desk and I built it). But most of all I appreciated that Mandi understood how we wanted to use the room and came up with a design that is both functional and beautiful. Before, we used the room because we needed to, but now we spend tons of time there because we love being in the space. We will certainly use her again as other projects come up.” - C. Loh, Ann Arbor MI

“I worked very closely with Mandi on a lower level renovation. She was extremely knowledgeable and we worked together very well. Our styles were similar but even when they were different she was willing to work with my suggestions while incorporating her expertise. We had so many selections to finalize, even when the task became daunting, she always found a way to make it fun. The final project is beautiful, in fact was featured on a recent home tour. We continuously receive compliments. I would highly recommend Mandi to anyone and wouldn't hesitate to work with her in the future.” - P. Burton, Ann Arbor MI

“We absolutely loved our experience of working with Mandi Wise on our whole-house remodel project. She has an excellent eye as well as a warm and understanding personality. It was amazing how quickly she was able to truly understand our aesthetic and our goals for how we wanted the house to look and feel. She helped us make all of our finishing selections - paint, lighting, door knobs, cabinets, bathroom fixtures, etc. - there was so much to do, but she made the process fun rather than overwhelming. We were thrilled with the design process as well as the outcome of our project. Mandi was just truly a delight to work with and I give her my highest recommendation.” - K. Greenwald, Ypsilanti MI

“Mandi is a great designer that my husband and I will definitely hire again. Her ability to choose colors, textures and patterns that complimented our style was phenomenal. Additionally, her commitment to our project and her willingness to work within the budget that we set forth was much appreciated. Although Mandi tends toward a more modern aesthetic, she easily delivered a timeless and traditional project which was exactly as we requested. Her incredible knowledge of the design process and organizational skills put us at ease. We highly recommend Oyl Design!” - A. Hartung, Ann Arbor MI

“Mandi does a phenomenal job! She is very professional, thoughtful, practical, and considers cost when making recommendations. She focuses on the big picture, but also pays close attention to the details that make a big impact that I never would have thought were important. She works quickly, and makes all her deadlines. Our home turned out absolutely amazing because of her, and she saved us tons of money in the process. I would highly recommend her services!” - K. Spiker, Pinckney MI

“Mandi is wonderful! She is intelligent, has a great eye and design skills and is such a pleasure to work with! She is always on top of her projects and very thorough. I highly recommend her to design your projects!” - A. Burkett, Ferguson Enterprises, Ann Arbor MI

“Mandi is wonderful! I have worked with her on several projects in our home and have always been very pleased with the results. She is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very easy to work with.” - L. Bhirdo, Frankenmuth MI

“OYL Design does fantastic work! Love the eye for simple style and clean lines. Minimalist at its best! Thank you!” - M. Allen, Traverse City, MI

“As a tile contractor, we have worked within OYL Design on several projects. She's excellent at capturing her client's visions and making them a reality. She is easy to work with and we always look forward to collaborating with her on projects.” - B. Curvin, Curvin Tile, Grasslake MI

 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SERVICES

1. Applicability.  

(a) These terms and conditions for services (these “Terms”) are the only

terms that govern the provision of services by Oyl Design, Ltd. (“Service Provider”) to

Customer

(b) These Terms (collectively, this “Agreement”) comprise the entire

agreement between the parties, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous

understandings, agreements, negotiations, representations and warranties, and

communications, both written and oral. In the event of any conflict between these Terms

and the Order Confirmation, these Terms shall govern, unless the Order Confirmation

expressly states that the terms and conditions of the Order Confirmation shall control.

(c) These Terms prevail over any of Customer’s general terms and conditions

regardless of whether or when Customer has submitted its request for proposal, order, or

such terms. Provision of services to Customer does not constitute acceptance of any of

Customer’s terms and conditions and does not serve to modify or amend these Terms.

2. Services. Service Provider shall provide the services to Customer as described in

the Order Confirmation (the “Services”) in accordance with these Terms.

3. Performance Dates. Service Provider shall use reasonable efforts to meet any

performance dates specified in the Order Confirmation, and any such dates shall be estimates

only.

4. Customer’s Obligations. Customer shall:

(a) cooperate with Service Provider in all matters relating to the Services and

provide such access to Customer’s premises, and such office accommodation and other

facilities as may reasonably be requested by Service Provider, for the purposes of

performing the Services;

(b) respond promptly to any Service Provider request to provide direction,

information, approvals, authorizations, or decisions that are reasonably necessary for

Service Provider to perform Services in accordance with the requirements of this

Agreement;

(c) provide such Customer materials or information as Service Provider may

reasonably request to carry out the Services in a timely manner and ensure that such

Customer materials or information are complete and accurate in all material respects; and

(d) obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and consents and comply with

all applicable laws in relation to the Services before the date on which the Services are to

start.

5. Customer’s Acts or Omissions. If Service Provider’s performance of its

obligations under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of Customer or

its agents, subcontractors, consultants, or employees, Service Provider shall not be deemed in

breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for any costs, charges, or

losses sustained or incurred by Customer, in each case, to the extent arising directly or indirectly

from such prevention or delay.

6. Change Orders.  

(a) If either party wishes to change the scope or performance of the Services,

it shall submit details of the requested change to the other party in writing. Service

Provider shall, within a reasonable time after such request, provide a written estimate to

Customer of:

(i) the likely time required to implement the change;

(ii) any necessary variations to the fees and other charges for the

Services arising from the change;

(iii) the likely effect of the change on the Services; and

(iv) any other impact the change might have on the performance of this

Agreement.

(b) Promptly after receipt of the written estimate, the parties shall negotiate

and agree in writing on the terms of such change (a “Change Order”). Neither party

shall be bound by any Change Order unless mutually agreed upon in writing.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 6(a) and Section 6(b), Service Provider may,

from time to time change the Services without the consent of Customer provided that

such changes do not materially affect the nature or scope of the Services, or the fees or

any performance dates set forth in the Order Confirmation.

(d) Service Provider may charge for the time it spends assessing and

documenting a change request from Customer on a time and materials basis in

accordance with the Order Confirmation.

7. Fees and Expenses; Payment Terms; Interest on Late Payments.  

(a) In consideration of the provision of the Services by Service Provider and

the rights granted to Customer under this Agreement, Customer shall pay the fees set

forth in the Order Confirmation.

(b) Customer agrees to reimburse Service Provider for all reasonable travel

and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Service Provider in connection with the

performance of the Services.

(c) Customer shall pay all invoiced amounts due to Service Provider [on

receipt/within [NUMBER] days from the date] of Service Provider’s invoice. Customer

shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars by [wire transfer/check/[OTHER

PAYMENT METHOD]].

(d) In the event payments are not received by Service Provider within

30 days after becoming due, Service Provider may:

(i) charge interest on any such unpaid amounts at a rate of 1% per

month or, if lower, the maximum amount permitted under applicable law, from

the date such payment was due until the date paid; and

(ii) suspend performance for all Services until payment has been made

in full.

8. Taxes. Customer shall be responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any

other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local

governmental entity on any amounts payable by Customer hereunder.

9. Intellectual Property. All intellectual property rights, including copyrights,

patents, patent disclosures and inventions (whether patentable or not), trademarks, service marks,

trade secrets, know-how and other confidential information, trade dress, trade names, logos,

corporate names, and domain names, together with all of the goodwill associated therewith,

derivative works and all other rights (collectively, “Intellectual Property Rights”) in and to all

documents, work product, and other materials that are delivered to Customer under this

Agreement or prepared by or on behalf of Service Provider in the course of performing the

Services, including any items identified as such in the Order Confirmation (collectively, the

“Deliverables”) [except for any Confidential Information of Customer or Customer materials]

shall be owned by Service Provider. Service Provider hereby grants Customer a license to use all

Intellectual Property Rights free of additional charge and on a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-

transferable, non-sublicensable, fully paid-up, royalty-free, and perpetual basis to the extent

necessary to enable Customer to make reasonable use of the Deliverables and the Services.

10. Representation and Warranty.  

(a) Service Provider represents and warrants to Customer that it shall perform

the Services using personnel of required skill, experience, and qualifications and in a

professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry

standards for similar services and shall devote adequate resources to meet its obligations

under this Agreement.

(b) The Service Provider shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set

forth in Section 11(a) unless Customer gives written notice of the defective Services,

reasonably described, to Service Provider within 180 days of the time when Customer

discovers or ought to have discovered that the Services were defective.

(c) Subject to Section 11(b), Service Provider shall, in its sole discretion,

either:

(i) repair or re-perform such Services; or

(ii) credit or refund the price of such Services at the pro rata contract

rate.

(d) THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 11(c) SHALL BE THE

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND SERVICE

PROVIDER’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED

WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 11(a).

11. Disclaimer of Warranties. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN

SECTION 11(a) ABOVE, SERVICE PROVIDER MAKES NO WARRANTY

WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY (A)

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; OR (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY OF TITLE; OR (D) WARRANTY

AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD

PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING,

COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE.

12. Limitation of Liability.  

(a) IN NO EVENT SHALL SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLE TO

CUSTOMER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE

OR PROFIT [R LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY

CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR

PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF

CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE,

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE AND

WHETHER OR NOT SERVICE PROVIDER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE

FAILURE OF ANY AGREED OR OTHER REMEDY OF ITS ESSENTIAL

PURPOSE.

(b) IN NO EVENT SHALL SERVICE PROVIDER’S AGGREGATE

LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT,

WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT,

TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE

AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO SERVICE PROVIDER

[PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE ORDER CONFIRMATION GIVING RISE

TO THE CLAIM].

13. Termination. In addition to any remedies that may be provided under this

Agreement, Service Provider may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written

notice to Customer, if Customer:

(a) fails to pay any amount when due under this Agreement;

(b) has not otherwise performed or complied with any of the terms of this

Agreement, in whole or in part; or

(c) becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has

commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, or

assignment for the benefit of creditors.

14. Waiver. No waiver by Service Provider of any of the provisions of this

Agreement is effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by Service Provider. No

failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from

this Agreement operates or may be construed as a waiver thereof. No single or partial exercise of

any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder precludes any other or further exercise thereof

or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

15. Assignment. Customer shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its

obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Service Provider. Any

purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section is null and void. No assignment or

delegation relieves Customer of any of its obligations under this Agreement.

16. Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the parties is that of

independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any

agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary

relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the

other party in any manner whatsoever.

17. [No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the

parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express

or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable

right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of these Terms.]

18. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or

unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect

any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or

provision in any other jurisdiction.

19. Survival. Provisions of these Terms, which by their nature should apply beyond

their terms, will remain in force after any termination or expiration of this Agreement including,

but not limited to, the following provisions: Confidentiality, [Governing Law,] [Insurance,]

[Submission to Jurisdiction,] and Survival.

20. Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may only be amended or

modified in a writing which specifically states that it amends this Agreement and is signed by an

authorized representative of each party.