Gin Braverman
Creative Director
Gin Braverman is the founder and creative director of the visionary firm gin design group. She has spent the last decade shaping Houston’s burgeoning hospitality scene, developing originative and fully integrated designs for award-winning food and beverage concepts, independent chefs, sommeliers and national restaurant and hospitality groups.
Like all worthwhile paths, Gin’s was winding. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, her career began in NYC working in production for TV and film, ultimately designing for HGTV’s extreme home remodel show Home Rules. She also spent significant time abroad, traveling Europe and living in Asia, at one point working with a Taiwanese design firm. When she moved to Houston, she joined the team at Installations Antiques, where she deepened her appreciation for and understanding of artisanship in the built-environment apprenticing in their workshop. Multi-cultural fascination and global immersion define her approach and inform her diverse design portfolio both in and outside of Houston.
The firm's work has been featured in such esteemed publications as GQ, Architectural Digest, The Architect’s Newspaper, Texas Monthly, PaperCity, Wallpaper* City Guide, Interior Design, The New York Times, Hospitality Design, and others.
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 Project Manager, Christina navigates the client-designer relationship with creative-problem solving and complete dependability. She earned her Interior Design degree from TCU and spent the early part of her career traveling the world, from Bermuda to Mexico, designing boutique hotels from concept to completion. In 2016, Christina joined the gdg team, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the table. While she is fluent in almost any design style, she appreciates modern to transitional spaces with clean lines and layered textures and textiles, always endeavoring to add moments of character to a space—whether through antiques or found objects. In her free time, you’ll find her at a baseball game with her two young boys or trying out a new restaurant in town.
Accreditations
RID (Registered Interior Designer)
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!
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.