GO DesignsCompany / Philosophy & Accolades

Good work.
Done with care.

We listen closely, plan carefully, and stay focused on the people who will live with the result. We want the space to be comfortable, useful, and right for your property.

Working principles

A clear purpose for every decision.

A grill, stone fireplace, and seating beneath a pergola casting striped shadows.
An outdoor room arranged for gathering.
01

Start with people.

We listen first: how you gather, what you need from the space, and what matters most to your family. Your priorities guide the plan.

Desert plantings and stone steps in front of a white stucco home.
Stone steps and planting lead to the house.
02

Plan honestly.

Every property and budget is different. We help set priorities, from a focused improvement to a larger project built in phases. The design should feel right for your home and for you.

A circular stone-walled gathering area with chairs and a timber screen.
A circular stone wall frames a gathering area.
03

Give the work the care it needs.

We price each project for the care the work needs. If a shortcut would compromise the work, we will say so; we only take on work we can do with confidence.

Recognition

Design and service, recognized.

Best of Houzz 2024 Service award badge

2014–2024 and 2026

Best of Houzz: Service

Houzz recognized GO Designs for client service in 2014 through 2024 and again in 2026.

View awards on Houzz
Master Pools Guild Gold Excellence Award badge

2024 · Gold

Master Pools Guild Excellence Awards

Gold for Desert Harmony, entered as Country Oaks, in the residential geometric pool category for pools under 800 square feet.

View Desert Harmony 2024 Guild results

George Ocampo’s design career

George has received 38 national design awards, including 18 Master Pools Guild Designer Awards. This recognition spans his career, including work before GO Designs was established.

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