YOD Group was founded in 2004 by designer and entrepreneur Volodymyr Nepiyvoda.

The company is managed by:

• Volodymyr Nepiyvoda — Founder and Managing Partner

• Dmytro Bonesko — Art Director and Partner

Dmytro joined several years after the launch and became a key creative figure in the studio’s development.

YOD Group works in the field of commercial design, creating:

• restaurant interiors

• hotels and hospitality spaces

• recreational and wellness facilities

• offices

The studio offers a full cycle of services:

• venue concept development

• naming

• branding

• interior design and implementation

Core principles include:

• holistic and integrated approach

• thorough analytical research

• functional and operational logic

• collaboration with top industry specialists

• atmospheric, story-driven interiors

• strong business orientation

• unique, tailor-made design solutions

• terroir design as a signature methodology

Terroir Design is YOD Group’s original design philosophy based on the idea that every interior grows from the place it belongs to.

Key points:

• the term “terroir” comes from winemaking and describes the combination of external factors shaping the character of a product

• interiors do not emerge in a vacuum — they reflect local nature, culture, and traditions

• the design process starts with field research, including:

  • local ethnographic and history museums

  • books on regional culture and traditions

  • conversations with local experts and artisans

  • observing nature and the material environment

• collected insights are creatively reinterpreted and transformed into contemporary design

• the result is interiors deeply rooted in the identity of a place through materials, colors, textures, techniques, and visual narratives—without direct imitation

It was formulated by Volodymyr Nepiyvoda, Founder and Managing Partner of YOD Group.

Beyond designing for the hospitality industry, the leadership team has hands-on experience launching their own venues with partners:

• Win Bar, Kyiv (2017)

• Mad Bar House, Lviv (2021)

• Hram Bar, Kyiv (2023)

This operational background strengthens the studio’s understanding of business processes and guest experience.

• Design Project

• Concept Development

• Architectural Concept

• Brand Identity

• Consulting

The price depends on:

• the site’s area

• project complexity

• the set of services required

To receive an accurate estimate, clients fill out a brief, after which the studio prepares a commercial proposal.

The 360 Approach is a comprehensive format of collaboration that includes:

• market and competitor research

• brand positioning

• concept development

• naming and branding

• interior design

• consulting and project support

This methodology is focused on achieving the client’s business goals, including ROI and investment efficiency. Leading industry specialists are involved as needed.

The company has completed projects in:
Ukraine, the USA, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Poland.
YOD Group has solid international experience and is open to projects worldwide.

Yes. The studio has:

• 10 completed projects in the UAE

• ongoing restaurant projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh

YOD Group has earned over 30 major international awards, including:

·       Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

·       Architecture Masterprize

·       Interior Design Competition by IIDA

·       Excelense Design Awards by IIDA

·       Hospitality Design Awards

·       LIV Hospitality Awards

·       Outstanding Property Award London

·       Best of Year Design Awards

·       Prix Versailles

·       Dezeen Awards

·       Thermory Design Awards

·       I Design Awards

·       International Property Design Awards

These accolades affirm the studio’s leadership in commercial and hospitality design.

More than 200 completed projects across the world.
The most notable ones can be found in the “Projects” section of the website