Why Kristy created Crew Collective Design
We created our business model with discerning clients in mind, and that’s you.
Kristy built Crew Collective Design to make professional interior design more accessible, without sacrificing quality or intention. Our flexible approach provides expert guidance and delivers elevated results through virtual design or full-service support, tailored to your project's specific needs. Thoughtful design, approachable pricing options, and the right level of support, always.
Our firm doesn't simply direct others to execute a vision, we craft it, refine it, and equip you (or your team) with everything needed to move forward with clarity and confidence.
If you’re seeking luxury design with transparency, flexibility, and substance, welcome! You’re exactly where you need to be.
Meet Kristy
Founder & Principle Designer
Kristy didn’t come to interior design through a traditional path—but looking back, it feels inevitable. She was the kid who constantly reimagined her bedroom, chasing that feeling of transformation that still drives her today. As a former dancer and performer, storytelling through movement and space was her first language. That same rhythm, creativity, and sense of flow now guide her design philosophy—helping clients across the country transform their homes into reflections of their energy, lifestyle, and vision.
After a decade in corporate roles with Fortune 500 companies like Johnson & Johnson and Boston Scientific, Kristy craved something more creative and personal. Designing for friends and family reignited her passion; she soon recognized a gap in the market for elevated design that was both accessible and intentional. For select projects in Southern California, Kristy takes on full furnishings and new builds at a time to ensure a high-touch customer experience.
Up Close and Personal
Kristy isn't just the creative force behind her design studio out of California; she's also a devoted wife, who is pro-family and an avid learner who thrives on continual personal growth and professional development. Here’s a few additional things you may not know about her:
Beyond the design
I’m a health and wellness devotee, former all-conference college athlete (volleyball), and someone who finds joy in the simple, grounding moments of everyday life.
Bi-coastal by experience and perspective, I’m deeply rooted in connection, a lover of dogs and all animals, and known for being both a protector and a trusted confidant to those around me.
And while I appreciate beauty in many forms, spiders are not one of them.
Meet Stella
Chief Vibe Officer (CVO) 🐾Serving whoever wants to give me cuddles
Stella is our four-legged design assistant—though “assistant” might be a stretch. She takes far too many nap breaks, contributes very little to floor plan reviews, and has a strong opinion about which blanket is hers. Lazy? Absolutely. Lovable? Totally. We keep her around for the cuddles, the company, and her unwavering commitment to mid-morning naps.