Meet The Designology Team
Southern California interior designers
We’re not just designers, and we don’t consider our work a mere transaction. We consider ourselves partners on your design journey - here to bring your dream spaces to life and to make an enjoyable experience.
So whether you are looking for a design consultation, full-service design, or virtual design services, we’re here for you and promise to do our best to keep you laughing along the way.
Having been in the business for over 20 years, we bring our extensive industry and construction knowledge to each and every project, ensuring no detail is forgotten and no stone is left unturned.
Our Guiding Principles
What’s most important to us
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- Respect each space and our client’s belongings as we know how important they are
- Honesty and transparency with our clients is crucial
- Always bring humor and positivity to each project
- Make each project a fun and enjoyable experience despite any hiccups
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- Give each client a space that is unique and personalized to them
- We truly listen to you and collaborate with you to create environments that reflect your vision and values
- We will never push our personal preferences or certain styles on you
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- The details are equally as important as the full design - if not most important
- We believe in designing projects that factor in the entire space as a whole, not just one area alone
- We take what we’ve learned from our valued tradespeople and apply it to each job
- When things go wrong (and they often will), we will work our hardest to try to fix them
Our Team
Christine Craig
CEO + Designer
Christine is Designology Studio’s spirited Founder + CEO whose expertise and enthusiasm guide our projects from consultation to construction. Growing up in Santa Barbara with her family having businesses in masonry and construction, she developed a unique appreciation for the intersection of architecture and interior design. Since establishing her interior design business in 2003, Christine has formed countless positive relationships across the design and construction trades. She has a degree in interior design and is a member of NKBA (National Kitchen + Bath Associations). When not working Christine spends her time with her high school sweetheart and husband, Bram and their two kids, Rowan and Dakota. They love traveling to different states and soaking up history and culture from everywhere they travel. If life is what you make of it then Christine makes it fun for sure!
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Sign: Gemini
Design Aesthetic: Mid Mod Surf
Most likely to: Be laughing
Favorite DS project: All of them! Please don’t let me pick a favorite child!
Life motto: Don’t be an asshole!
Lauren Burke
designer + project manager
Lauren’s grounded energy and sharp organization skills are key factors in keeping behind-the-scenes operations running smoothly. Throughout her 10 years of experience in design consulting, Lauren has really fallen in love with the design process and the magic of helping clients bring their dream spaces to life. Her cheerful disposition and the belief that beautifully designed spaces truly elevate our happiness, manifests throughout her work. A West Coast native, Lauren grew up in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains and spent many great years in Santa Barbara before calling Portland home.
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Sign: Taurus
Design Aesthetic: Organic Modern + always cozy
Most likely to: Be found on the disc golf course
Favorite DS project: I love our Nob Hill project. Although it's not completed, I adore our Valmore project for the fun colors and patterns in our designs.
Life motto: Be kind, stay positive, and just keep swimming
Kristin Ketring
Designer
Kristin's passion for interior design dates back to her childhood and is evident in her diverse educational background including Interior Design, Behavioral Sciences, and Relational Development Ministries. Her intuitive approach and vibrant spirit make her an asset to the Designology Studio Team where she excels in understanding clients' visions and executing instinctive design decisions. A Southern California native, Kristin's largest inspiration is, naturally, the Pacific Coast. It's reflected in her laidback yet eclectic style, characterized by earth-inspired textures and warm color palettes. In her off time, you’ll find Kristin surfing on the weekends, hosting friends and family, or writing poetry from wherever she happens to find herself that day.
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Sign: Cancer
Design Aesthetic: Wabi-Sabi
Most likely to: Forget her shoes somewhere
Favorite DS project: It's not posted yet, but to-date our Victorian is definitely my favorite.
Life motto: Experience breeds empathy.
Barbara Memoli
office assistant
With her exceptional organizational skills and innate creativity, our Office Assistant Barbara makes an invaluable asset to our team. Beyond her role in keeping our office running smoothly, Barbara is a talented artist with a passion for woodworking and other various mediums. When she's not hard at work, you can find Barbara immersing herself in the great outdoors, whether it's camping under the stars or taking leisurely walks on the beach with her beloved dog. Barbara's dedication to both her work and her hobbies embodies the spirit of creativity and adventure that defines our studio.
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Sign: Sagittarius
Design Aesthetic: Mid-century modern with a Tahitian vibe
Most likely to be: found in her wood shop creating unique items
Favorite DS project: Pescadero
Life motto: Don’t worry, be happy
