Meet Our Magicians

Ginger

CEO / Principal Designer / MSD

Ginger is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in interior design, design-build, and architecture, bringing a wealth of knowledge, formal education, and a strong passion for her craft. The studio evokes creative energy that infuses her work, allowing her to form deep connections with her exclusive clients, often learning their most cherished secrets to create truly personalized designs.

Throughout her career, Ginger has been featured in prestigious publications like Modern Luxury Magazine, Discover Magazine, Kitchen & Bath Magazine, and California Homes Magazine, among others. She is not only a designer but the owner of Seaside Drafting & Design LLC, where she applies her architectural drafting/design skills to develop construction documents for homes, hospitality, and other spaces, ensuring they meet city approval for development. Additionally, she co-owns Design Coach Collective, LLP, a venture dedicated to nurturing the next generation of interior designers.

Ginger’s influence extends to academia, where she serves as a college professor in the architecture department, sharing her knowledge and expertise with aspiring designers. She also gives talks on design and build, and has served on the board of the Southern California National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and as VP for the Design Board for the City of Carlsbad. Her academic achievements include a Master’s Degree in the Architecture Built Environment with an Emphasis in Sustainability from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Ginger cultivates a family-oriented company culture, ensuring that every client has a memorable and lasting experience. Her versatility in design allows her to adapt to any style, and she remains deeply involved in every project, striving for perfection in all her work.

For more insight into Ginger’s journey and the company she passionately built, be sure to visit the "Our Story" section, where she shares a formal introduction to her 20-year-and-counting career in design.

LISA

Snr. Architectural Drafter | BArch | Associate AIA

Lisa is a highly committed and innovative architectural drafter whose work is shaped by a deep appreciation for regional identity and environmental stewardship. A graduate of the New School of Architecture & Design with a Bachelor of Architecture, she brings a unique, multi-disciplinary background that includes degrees in interior design, drafting, and science.

Her diverse expertise allows her to fluidly bridge design, technical drafting, and client collaboration, delivering thoughtful, buildable solutions across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. With proficiency in industry-standard CAD/ Revit and rendering tools, Lisa transforms creative visions into tangible architectural experiences.

In addition to her academic and technical strengths, Lisa is experienced in business management, finance, and project communications, skillfully navigating conversations with clients, city officials, engineers, and contractors alike.

An Associate AIA member, Lisa is passionate about sustainable design and creating architecture that invites people to feel truly at home in the spaces around them. She’s also a proud wife, mother of two adult children, and a devoted equestrian who spends her free time with her three horses.

Emerson

Jr. Designer / 3D Designer

Emerson who has been with the Firm since 2020 is our Junior Designer as well as head of our 3D Department and works closely with our Real Estate Agent Partnership Program. Emerson comes with years of experience in assisting in all aspects of interior design, graphics, and movie motion. Emerson is also proficient in making all the designs come to life by creating 3D spaces. Emerson has a BA degree from Long Beach University.

Dorian

Warehouse & Delivery Manager

Dorian has been with the team since 2005 and has skillfully moved up in the company. He is well diverse in the procedures on a jobsite and has an active role in support. Dorian is also our warehouse and delivery operations manager. GR Designs has a high standard of excellence and Dorian is always making sure to qc all products and get them to where they need to be safely and on time. On Dorian’s free time he is active in finishing his academics for the fire academy, water polo, surfing, and outdoor activities.

Selena

Accounting