Commercial Interior Designer Christine Flannigan joins me in this episode to talk about her process in designing retail spaces. Christine really embraces experimentation and quirkiness in her designs, putting her own unique spin on each space she creates. She shares what her path into the design world was like, highlighting both the fun aspects of designing for retail spaces and the challenges. We also discuss what it’s like to strive for a better balance between our work and home lives.

Guest Bio

Christine is a mixed media artist currently practicing art and commercial interior design in San Diego. She was trained at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and currently specializes in experiential art installations. When she joined the team at Modern Times Beer, Christine found herself a home in the beverage industry. 

Her time at Modern Times taught her to be uninhibited and to trust the team she worked with. During the pandemic, she got the opportunity to make an outdoor event space in Barrio Logan called “Sideyard” attached to ReBru Spirits, and from there, she met the wonderful team at Kove. Kove needed brand direction, and Christine was in the right place at the right time with the skills they needed. She already adored the people and the brand behind it and was lucky to have found Kove at the time she did. 

Christine then designed the tasting room in Miramar that opened in June of 2022. It was designed to be a ‘modern eclectic experience that can seamlessly transition from day to night.’ 

Christine’s interior spaces continue to highlight the work she and others produce as fine artists. No two spaces should ever look the same, and bespoke installations are a signature of the work she produces.

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Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle

Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co

Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design

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