Registered interior designer with 26+ years of experience leading hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale public assembly projects. My work focuses on immersive, story-driven environments that blend design, atmosphere, and guest experience. Through my independent studio, HMI Design, I am currently leading interior design work associated with the Atlanta Opera, helping shape a new audience-focused venue experience inspired by hospitality and performance culture. Previously, I served as Managing Principal at Hirsch Bedner Associates, directing complex hospitality projects across domestic and international markets. I’m especially drawn to film and entertainment design because of its connection to storytelling, emotion, and experiential world-building.…

Danielle Trost

Registered interior designer with 26+ years of experience leading hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale public assembly projects. My work focuses on immersive, story-driven environments that blend design, atmosphere, and guest experience. Through my independent studio, HMI Design, I am currently leading interior design work associated with the Atlanta Opera, helping shape a new audience-focused venue experience inspired by hospitality and performance culture. Previously, I served as Managing Principal at Hirsch Bedner Associates, directing complex hospitality projects across domestic and international markets. I’m especially drawn to film and entertainment design because of its connection to storytelling, emotion, and experiential world-building.…

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Registered interior designer with 26+ years of experience leading hospitality, entertainment, and large-scale public assembly projects. My work focuses on immersive, story-driven environments that blend design, atmosphere, and guest experience.

Through my independent studio, HMI Design, I am currently leading interior design work associated with the Atlanta Opera, helping shape a new audience-focused venue experience inspired by hospitality and performance culture. Previously, I served as Managing Principal at Hirsch Bedner Associates, directing complex hospitality projects across domestic and international markets.

I’m especially drawn to film and entertainment design because of its connection to storytelling, emotion, and experiential world-building.

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Work Experience

Founder/Principal at HMIdesign
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founded an independent design practice focusing on luxury residential and hospitality-inspired interiors across multifamily and high-end residential projects. Secured multiple projects while applying hospitality principles and delivering market-responsive environments.
Managing Principal at Hirsch Bedner Associates
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led the Atlanta studio of a global hospitality design firm, providing strategic leadership for luxury hospitality and multifamily projects across domestic and international markets. Directed high-profile projects and managed a large team.
Design Director at Cooper Carry
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Provided design leadership across multiple market sectors, ensuring project excellence and strategic growth initiatives. Led interior design for high-profile corporate workplaces.
Associate Principal at TVSdesign
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2019
Served as an interior architecture leader, managing design direction for large-scale convention centers, hotels, and corporate projects. Focused on client experience and design-driven studios.
Interior Designer at Perkins and Will
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Supported interior design and project production for office and lobby projects, ensuring timely delivery and project continuity.
Interior Designer at Cooper Carry
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005
Managed detailed design processes for office projects, contributing to the successful realization of architectural interiors.

Education

BA in Interior Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education

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