The Design Center

On this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee welcomes designer Kristi Hopper for a conversation about creativity, career reinvention, and building a successful design business. Kristi shares how her path into interior design was not a straight line. After working in corporate management and facing an unexpected career change, she reconnected with her passion for desig...

What does it take to turn creativity into a successful career? On this episode of Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee sits down with Scottie Collins, a creative and product development expert with more than 20 years of experience in the fashion and home industries. Scottie shares how his journey began at the University of North Texas, where he started weaving placemats and table ru...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee sits down with Sammi Day , founder of Day Drapery , to discuss her unexpected path from accounting aspirations to becoming a respected leader in the custom drapery industry. With more than 15 years of experience, Sammi shares how Day Drapery has become a trusted behind-the-scenes partner for interior designers, specializing...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , Christine Gee sits down with Kim Bailey, founder of Design Lifestyles and the Heritage School of Interior Design , to discuss her journey and her unique approach to design education. Kim shares how she transitioned from a business administration background into a successful career in interior design, ultimately building both a thriving design...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , Christine Gee sits down with Savannah Lindeau, a representative for the luxury appliance brand Signature Kitchen Suite , part of LG Electronics . Savannah shares her unique journey from growing up on a cattle ranch in Nebraska to building a career in the design and appliance industry. She reflects on how her early experiences shaped her stron...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee welcomes Michael Bauer, a respected veteran of the interior design industry with decades of experience supporting designers and the trade community. Michael shares highlights from his impressive career, including his time as Vice President of Business Development at the Dallas Market Center and his current role as Director...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee sits down with Kristin Mitchell , a Builder Sales Representative at Ferguson with more than 30 years of experience in the kitchen and bath industry. Kristin shares her journey from graduating from Texas A&M University to building a long, successful career at Ferguson. She discusses the importance of collaboration between de...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee welcomes   Andrew Risinger, Co-Owner of Kitchen, Bath, Home in Dallas, and a highly respected leader in the kitchen and bath industry. Andrew is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer through the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) — and a Certified Remodeler through the National Association of the Remodeling Ind...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee welcomes Donna Moss , finalist on HGTV Design Star and host of Donna Decorates Dallas . Donna shares her inspiring journey into interior design at age 50 — proving it's never too late to pivot into a creative career. Her experience on Design Star helped launch her path, but she emphasizes that lasting success requires both...

In this episode of The Design Center: Student Edition , host Christine Gee of G-Interiors Studio & Design Center welcomes Ginger Hartford , founder of EurDesign Studio and a true master of marketing within the global art and design industry. Ginger most recently served as Head of Design for Dallas Market Center , where she became a trusted champion of luxury media, top designers, and the Dallas de...

In this podcast, Christine Gee—CEO and founder of G-Interiors Studio & Design Center—opens the door to the real world of interior design and the many paths within it. With 18 years of experience in both residential and commercial design, Christine brings more than expertise—she brings a passion for mentorship. Inspired by her love of teaching and her experience speaking at the Dallas ASID student...