About Us

Kurt Jacob Miller

Kurt Jacob Miller is an interior designer and visual artist based outside Chicago, Illinois. While his primary current focus is residential interior design, his background includes Retail Visual Merchandising, Luxury Goods Marketing, PR, Product Development and Business Development. He holds a BFA from Kendall College of Art and Design (Grand Rapids, MI) in Interior Design and the Visual Arts. Having appeared in National Television spots and in countless Industry Publications, Kurt is a familiar face in the industry coast to coast. He is well known for his tablescapes, and is an avid collector of antiques, tableware, and the decorative arts. Kurt is one half of Jacob Lukas, the design studio he shares with his partner, fellow designer and former restaurateur Lukas Mack.

S. Lukas Mack

S. Lukas Mack specializes in elegant and practical interiors. With foundational training from the Art Institute of Chicago, a BFA from the Harrington Institute of Interior Design and extensive travel throughout Europe, Lukas is a design historian, concentrating on European design and antiques. His work can be found in several publications, including Designers Today and Luxe Magazine, as well as in collaboration with Genus Interior and Lago Design (both furniture compilations). He believes home should be an elegant and comfortable place that reflects the owner’s personal style.

Jessica Mack-Grady

Associate Designer

As an Associate Designer at Jacob Lukas Design, Jessica is renowned for her edgy, fashion-forward interiors.
As a young mother of two, she prioritizes clean, contemporary spaces that emphasize practicality and livability.
Jessica believes that fashion and interior design are intertwined, drawing inspiration from iconic designers like Chanel and Saint Laurent.

Todd Carr

Freshcoat Chicago Metro
The Official Painter of JLD