Gin Braverman
Creative Director
Gin Braverman is the founder and creative director of gin design group, a Houston-based interior design and branding studio with a national portfolio spanning hospitality, commercial, lifestyle, wellness, residential, public space, and creative retail environments. Her multidisciplinary foundation began with a degree in History from The University of Texas at Austin and expanded through studies in fashion, photography, graphic design, and interior design in New York and abroad. Early work in film and television production, including set design in New York City and a lead designer role on HGTV’s first full-home remodel show, Home Rules, shaped her instinct for storytelling, atmosphere, pace, and performance within built environments.
Gin’s path to interior design has been global, hands-on, and deeply material. In Taipei, she began formal work in the field through an internship with MLD, an international commercial design firm, after months of shadowing designers and absorbing the process from the ground up. Returning to Houston, she apprenticed at Installations Antiques, where she spent years learning specialized finishes, antique restoration, metalwork, wood finishes, custom lighting, and furniture fabrication. That combination of cinematic thinking, international perspective, and workshop-level craft became the backbone of her design approach: layered, emotive, tactile spaces that tell the stories of the people, brands, food, and communities behind them.
Since launching her practice, Gin has helped shape Houston’s hospitality scene and built a portfolio that includes more than 150 bars and restaurants, along with projects in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, New Orleans, New Canaan, and Tampa. Her team’s work has been recognized in publications including The New York Times, Architectural Digest, GQ, Texas Monthly, Wallpaper*, Hospitality Design, Interior Design Magazine, PaperCity, Houston Chronicle, and Robb Report. In 2020 Gin founded GEWL Procure, an in-house sourcing and procurement studio specializing in custom hospitality FF&A. Beyond the studio, she remains active in Houston’s arts community, including service on the board of the Houston Center for Photography and as Chair of the 2025 HCP Print Auction and recently Chaired the Empty Bowls fundraiser benefitting the Houston Food Bank.
Kim has been a cornerstone of gin design group for over a decade. Kim's journey began in 2013 as an eager intern while still in college. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from The Art Institute of Houston, she seamlessly transitioned into a full-time role within our ranks, and has since grown into an invaluable piece of our team.Guided by gdg’s creative director from day one, Kim has absorbed the intricacies of designing and marketing vibrant F&B spaces with finesse. From coordinating and setting up to orchestrating the perfect backdrop for a photoshoot, Kim's expertise ensures each project shines bright.
As the Director of Operations at Gin Design Group, Paris brings 6 years of experience in operational strategy and process implementation. Her previous leadership roles afforded her the opportunity of leading large scale operations for Ashley Homestore and Ledge Loungers. With a keen eye for detail and a dedication to exceeding expectations, Paris ensures exceptional project delivery and team strategy throughout all project phases.
Stephanie holds 15+ years of interior design experience, most recently with Zeigler Cooper architects followed by her namesake studio. Stephanie's speciality is designing Class A buildings, public and multi-family spaces, with unrivaled expertise in technical software and hyper-detailed documentation. She is passionate about projects involving historical spaces, especially when the concept calls for balancing them with more modern elements. She is exceptionally solution-based and approaches her work with curiosity, expertise and creativity.
Brittany grew up in Illinois and earned her BFA in Interior Design at Iowa State University in 2022. Her time at Iowa State opened many avenues of learning including inclusive design, sustainable design, and experiential design. Brittany’s education, along with her six-year background in the F&B service industry, gave her the necessary tools to help jump start her career at gin design group. In her free time, Brittany is constantly searching for a new true crime documentaries, reading a light-hearted book, or exploring new creative outlets.
Rebeca brings 5 years of experience in high-end residential and hospitality design, with a special interest in contemporary design. She holds an Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University and had the opportunity to travel to several countries in Europe and Latin America, which have inspired her design aesthetic. Her architectural background means she thinks about every space as part of a larger whole. When she’s not working on exciting new projects, you can find her curled up with a good book—or just dreaming about her next trip!
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