Kalyn Johnson is a dynamic lead interior designer and emerging design leader at HBG Design, known for her ability to blend creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership into impactful hospitality environments. With eight years of experience, she has established herself as a key voice within the firm, helping guide the direction of HBG’s 30+ person interior design group as part of the Interior Design Standards team—advancing processes, fostering continuous learning, and elevating design excellence across offices. Kalyn approaches each project as a strategic and creative puzzle, intuitively aligning client vision with thoughtful materiality, storytelling, and operational performance. Her innovative mindset—demonstrated through tools like immersive design storyboards—enhances client engagement and strengthens design narratives from concept through execution. Recognized by Global Gaming Business as a Top 40 Under 40, Kalyn is trusted by clients for her proactive approach and calm, solutions-oriented leadership, consistently delivering high-quality, guest-centered spaces while mentoring team members and contributing to the broader design community through active industry involvement.