Our Team - Uptic Studios

Elevate the human experience

Uptic Studios is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm dedicated to purpose-driven design solutions

Who we are

Uptic Studios is a multidisciplinary architecture and design firm dedicated to creating purposeful spaces that elevate the human experience. Founded in 2010 by Matthew and Julie Collins, our team works across residential and commercial projects, seamlessly integrating architecture, interior design, and procurement. Grounded in our core values—Connection, Altruism, Reasonableness, and Excellence—we approach each project with thoughtful collaboration, ensuring designs that inspire, endure, and positively impact the community.

Holistic Design Expertise: Comprehensive residential and commercial architecture services, seamlessly integrating interiors and procurement.

Collaborative Approach: Multidisciplinary team delivering thoughtful, purpose-driven solutions through clear communication and innovative design.

Sustainability: Commitment to environmental stewardship, incorporating energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and innovative construction practices.

UPTIC (N):

A rise or improvement. A change for the better, boost, upswing, upward movement.

Fittingly named during the 2008 recession, Matthew and Julie chose the name Uptic to inspire growth and optimism in a time when many small businesses were losing hope.

Today, growth and optimism remain driving themes at Uptic Studios. We have been recognized regionally and nationally by top-tier publications including: The Spokesman-Review, Dwell Magazine, Contemporist, Mountain Living, Home Adore, and the Spokane chapter of AIA. We also continually expand our design footprint with projects across Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho.

UPTIC (N):

A rise or improvement. A change for the better, boost, upswing, upward movement.

Fittingly named during the 2008 recession, Matthew and Julie chose the name Uptic to inspire growth and optimism in a time when many small businesses were losing hope.

OUr services

Architecture

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interior design

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procurement

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Uptic Studios will be your guide through the entire design and construction process. We have established five phases through this journey that have clear transition points to deliver exceptional results.

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meet our team

At Uptic we are passionate creatives who value innovation, teamwork, integrity and grit. Each team member has been hand-picked for their unparalleled talent, dedication to their craft, ingenuity, creative problem-solving ability and enthusiasm for design.

Matthew Collins aia

principal architect

julie collins

principle interior designer, Head of uptic procurement

Matthew founded Uptic Studios in 2010 to create a collaborative design studio. With expertise spanning product, nautical, interior, and architectural design, he emphasizes user-centered, needs-based solutions. He holds a B.S. in Architecture from Washington State University and pursued graduate studies at SCAD, focusing on ethnographic design. Active in the Spokane community, Matthew has served on the Design Review Board and Spokane Arts Commission. He is a registered architect in WA, MT, OR, and ID and a member of the AIA.

Julie leads Uptic Studios' interior design efforts across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Her background in photography and set design in Savannah, Georgia, honed her keen eye for space and composition. She is passionate about crafting meaningful, regionally inspired spaces.

Together, Matthew and Julie have built a dynamic team of over 15 architects, designers, and project managers. More than an abbreviation for Uptic Studios, [us] reflects the collective spirit and collaboration that defines our work.