Giana Shorthouse
Interior Designer / Prop Stylist
Atlanta, GA
Miami, FL
Los Angeles, CA
Q What do you do?
“I am an Interior Designer. I am a stylist. I am a space maker.”
I am dedicated to creating beautiful spaces for brands to inspire, and people to enjoy for years to come.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I obtained my B.F.A. in Interior Design from “SCAD”, The Savannah College of Art and Design in 2012 and launched my career by working in the residential Interior Design industry for several years throughout my studies and beyond. I later joined the commercial photography industry in 2014 as a freelance Prop & Set Stylist after discovering styling and its’ many parallels to design. Over a decade and roughly 200 creative projects later, I launched my studio combining both interior design & prop styling.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I stand out in my field because I understand the principles of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design and can easily translate both. Both interior design and styling come second-nature to me. I understand space, how objects fill space and how to work with both design and styling to create an experience that's beautiful.
Q What are you working on right now?
I am working on incorporating more travel into my work and creating more balance.
Q What’s your style?
I am a minimalist at heart and love texture. I am inspired by spaces that reflect their natural environment and am inspired by the grasslands in Australia just as much as I am the American desert. I don't have projects that reflect either of these places, but I hope to someday.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I love graphic design and art direction. I wish I could art direct more or at least put more focus on that in my work. I also love working with my hands and would love to take up some sort of craft like pottery.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
Not having enough help to make it all happen while also keeping balanced in both work and life.
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
Post on social media! and clean up after my messes ;)
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
Hang in there!
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
I would like more insight on how to create more opportunities for passive income.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I am looking to make connections in Interior Design and Styling. I'd love to get more projects in other cities so that I can travel more!
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
My ideal client or dream collaboration would be something on a recurring basis. I'd also love to design a vacation rental or hospitality space!
Q: What is your rate?
I charge $125/hr for Interior Design projects and $750/day for Styling projects.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Brittany Wages. She is one of my favorite people and is a super talented photographer.
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Tons of well-deserved rest, opportunities for travel, and mixing up forms of inspiration!
This member profile was originally published in July 2019, updated January 2022.