Maggie Griffin

Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors

Business owner and 4-time Bulldog 100 honoree inspired by southern design community

Degree/year

Furnishings and Interiors, 2008

Current Occupation/Location

owner and principal of Maggie Griffin Design, a high-end residential interior design firm based in Gainesville, Georgia with projects all over the southeast. We specialize in ground-up new builds, estate builds, and interior design 

What has been your proudest accomplishment since graduating?

Having my own business for 15 years! And being on the Bulldog Top 100 for the past 4! 

What was your favorite class in FACS?

I loved the History of Design - it's amazing to see how we've taken nuggets from all of the trailblazers to develop design into what it is today. 

Did you have a favorite – or most memorable – faculty member?

I had wonderful teachers! Loved them all. 

How do you think FACS prepared you for your career success?

I think the F&I program teaches you a little about a lot of things, so that you can find your area of focus and pursue more in-depth courses that suit your desires. But, there is NOTHING that compares to hands-on learning in the field! 

What inspires or motivates you?

I am inspired by the huge southern design community that I see on Instagram and Pinterest every day! We have so much design talent here in the south, and they are all doing big things! I am motivated by my family and my desire to create homes for other families too. 

What advice would you give a current FACS student looking to pursue a career in your field?

Take a job or internship and soak in as much as you can! Failures, mistakes, accomplishments, all of it!