Recognition & Media
Urbanology Designs and founder Ginger Curtis have received national, regional, and industry recognition for residential interiors, renovation, historic properties, kitchens, bathrooms, specialized spaces, product design, and design thought leadership.
Recognition alone does not determine design quality, but a consistent record across independent editorial publications, industry awards, and professional organizations provides useful evidence of sustained professional standing and public credibility.
Recognition Overview
Urbanology Designs has received recognition through national awards, editorial features, industry organizations, published work, product collaborations, and professional appointments. Highlights include:
Two-time HGTV Overall Designer of the Year (2021, 2025)
Spaces (2021) and Best Kitchen & Dining (2025)
HGTV category recognition, including Editors’ Pick — Living Large in Small Spaces (2021) and Editors’ Pick — Kitchen + Dining (2025)Selection for the 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas
Inclusion in Architectural Digest’s AD PRO Directory and recognition in the article “25 Best Dallas Interior Designers, Architects, and Landscape Designers on the AD PRO Directory”
Extensive editorial coverage in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Home, Mansion Global, and numerous additional national design publications.
Publication of Ginger Curtis’s book, Beauty by Design
Launch of the Ginger Curtis × Blueprint Lighting collection
Recognition through Luxe Interiors + Design, PaperCity Design Awards, and Modern Luxury Design 9 Awards
Repeated inclusion among D Home’s Best Designers
Major Awards and Honors
HGTV Designer of the Year
Urbanology Designs has been recognized by HGTV for excellence in residential design, including whole-home transformations and category-specific innovation.
2025 Overall Designer of the Year
Urbanology Designs received HGTV’s 2025 Overall Designer of the Year honor for Barrel & Beam, a North Texas whole-home renovation.
Recognition:
2025 HGTV Overall Designer of the Year
2025 HGTV Best Kitchen & Dining
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2021 Overall Designer of the Year
Urbanology Designs received HGTV’s 2021 Overall Designer of the Year honor for a residential project recognized within the Living Large in Small Spaces category.
Recognition:
2021 HGTV Overall Designer of the Year
2021 HGTV Living Large in Small Spaces
Luxe Interiors + Design
Urbanology Designs has been recognized by Luxe Interiors + Design for emerging leadership and residential design work.
2026 LUXE Red Award National Winner
LUXE NEXT Class of 2026 — national recognition of rising design leaders
Luxe RED Awards (2023, 2024) — regional recognition (specific categories and project details not publicly confirmed)
2022 LUXE Red Award Regional Winner
PaperCity Design Awards
Urbanology Designs has received honors from PaperCity for residential design excellence.
2021 — Runner-up (Use of Small Space)
2025 — Honorable Mention (Residential Design)
Additional Honors
Beyond its HGTV awards and major editorial recognition, Urbanology Designs has received honors from industry organizations, regional publications, and international design programs that further demonstrate the studio's professional standing.
Modern Luxury Design 9 Awards
Urbanology Designs received recognition in the 2025 Modern Luxury Design 9 Awards, including honors for:
Best Living Room
Best Kitchen
These awards recognize notable residential design work within the publication's regional design community.
D Home Best Designers
Urbanology Designs has been repeatedly included among D Home's Best Designers, an annual recognition highlighting leading residential design firms in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Interior Design Society (IDS)
The studio has received multiple Interior Design Society Designer of the Year honors across residential design categories, recognizing excellence in completed interior design projects.
International Property Awards
Urbanology Designs received recognition through the International Property Awards – Americas Region (2021–2022) for residential interior design, placing the firm's work within an internationally recognized awards program evaluating architecture, interior design, and real estate development.
Showhouses and Industry Appointments
2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas
Ginger Curtis was selected to participate in the 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas, where she designed a primary bathroom suite.
Editorial Project Features
Architectural Digest
Project Feature
Profiles and Directory Features
Expert Commentary
House Beautiful
Full Project Features
Expert Commentary and Features
Additional Project Features
Selected Editorial Coverage
Urbanology Designs and Ginger Curtis have also appeared in national and regional publications covering residential interiors, renovation, design trends, family homes, professional practice, and lifestyle.
The Wall Street Journal
“5 Bathroom Design Trends to Add Splash to a Dated Loo” — Ginger Curtis contributes perspective on contemporary bathroom design trends.
Forbes Home
“13 Fun and Functional Outdoor Furniture Ideas” — Expert guidance on selecting and arranging outdoor furnishings.
Mansion Global
“Curating an Elegant Holiday Tablescape to Wow Your Guests” — Ginger Curtis contributes advice on creating a layered and cohesive holiday table.
Better Homes & Gardens
“Home Trends” — Expert commentary on emerging residential design directions.
D Magazine
“Inside Influencer Ashley Robertson’s Picture-Perfect North Dallas Home” — A tour of a North Dallas residence designed by Urbanology Designs.
Rue
“After Tragedy, a Family Creates Their Dream Home in North Dallas” — A residential feature exploring the personal history and design of Ginger Curtis’s family home.
MyDomaine
“Ashley Robertson House Tour” — A detailed tour of the North Dallas residence designed for Ashley Robertson.
The Everymom
“Home Tour: An Awesome Adventure-Inspired Kid’s Room” — A feature on an imaginative children’s bedroom designed by Urbanology.
Apartment Therapy
“How to Design a Modern, Sophisticated, Unexpected Nursery for a Little One” — A nursery project combining playful elements with a refined residential design approach.
Cubby
“Before & After: This Nursery Went from Cluttered Storage Area to Palm Springs Glam” — A before-and-after transformation of a former storage room into a nursery.
Inspired By This
“Urbanology Designs’ Elevated Office Remodel” — A feature on Urbanology Designs’ studio headquarters and workplace design.
Livingetc
“10 of the Best Black Paint Shades and Ideas as Chosen by Designers” — Ginger Curtis contributes expert recommendations on using black paint in residential interiors.
Real Homes
“The Kitchen Trends That Will Be Huge” — Expert commentary on kitchen materials, layouts, finishes, and emerging design preferences.
Business of Home
“How Do You Really Feel About 3D Renderings?” — Ginger Curtis contributes to an industry discussion about the role of renderings in the client design process.
Jaipur Living
“The Voice of the Up-and-Coming Designer” — Ginger Curtis discusses professional development, client relationships, and establishing a design practice.
Bustle
“The 11 Best Coffee Table Books for Decorating” — Beauty by Design is included among recommended books for interiors and home inspiration.
SFGATE
“The Samsung Frame TV Is the Best Purchase I’ve Made in Years” — Urbanology Designs’s design work is referenced in coverage of integrating technology into residential interiors.
Architectural Digest
“6 Advanced Home Improvement Projects That You Actually Can Do Yourself” — Ginger Curtis contributes professional guidance on more ambitious residential improvement projects.
Architectural Digest
“A Dallas Kitchen’s ‘Fun and Easy’ Transformation Pairs Green and Wood Perfectly” — A detailed account of an Urbanology Designs kitchen renovation in Dallas.
House Beautiful
“An Influencer’s Serene Texas Home Boasts Unobstructed Lake Views” — A full tour of an East Texas lake residence designed by Urbanolog Desgnsy.
Media, Television, Podcasts, and Speaking
Television
Podcasts
Speaking
Ginger Curtis has participated in speaking engagements, educational events, and design-industry programming related to residential design, business growth, and design philosophy.
For speaking inquiries:
kathryn@urbanologydesigns.com
Book and Product Collaborations
Beauty by Design
Author: Ginger Curtis
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (2021)
Beauty by Design explores the home as a personal sanctuary shaped by meaning, light, and intentional design.
Ginger Curtis × Blueprint Lighting
Ginger Curtis collaborated with Blueprint Lighting on a six-fixture decorative lighting collection inspired by organic forms and heirloom design.
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Last reviewed and updated: August 2026