Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Todd Haley’s creative instincts emerged early. His mother, an arts major, encouraged his interest in art and design; as a child, Haley would sketch floor plans in the pages of her Reader’s Digest, an early indication of the spatial curiosity that would ultimately shape his career. After earning his degree in Interior Design, Haley built a multifaceted early career spanning fashion, visual merchandising, art, and event design.

In visual merchandising roles for Neiman Marcus and The May Company, he created couture windows and installations for designers including Halston, Donna Karan, and Bill Blass—an immersive foundation in scale, tailoring, and the disciplined visual language of fashion. He later designed fragrance presentations for brands including Yves Saint Laurent and Estée Lauder, further refining his understanding of color, light, and composition.

Haley relocated to Chicago in 1988, gaining experience at leading architecture and design firms before establishing his namesake practice in 1992. Today, with nearly four decades of experience, he undertakes residential and select commercial commissions throughout the United States and abroad. Recent projects include private residences in Chicago, New York, and Telluride, with current work in Chicago, Miami, Aspen, and Houston.

Deeply invested in the creative community, Haley has contributed his time and design talent to organizations including DIFFA and Chicago House. He has also been a repeat keynote speaker at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York and the WestEdge Design Fair in Los Angeles.

Haley and his design perspective have been profiled by Architectural Digest and Chairish, with his work also appearing in Interiors, Chicago Home + Garden and Architectural Digest. His Chicago residence was featured by Homeworthy, offering a personal view into his life with art, objects, and design.