Karrie Drinkhahn, NCIDQ, LEED AP

Karrie Drinkhahn, NCIDQ, LEED AP is a Co-Founder and Interior Designer at One Line Design Studio, bringing more than 20 years of diversified experience in the hospitality industry. With a career that seamlessly blends creative vision and business strategy, Karrie is recognized as a leader in interior design, business development, marketing, and public relations. Her design perspective is informed by real-world experience, global travel, and a deep understanding of how thoughtful design supports both brand and operational goals.

Karrie’s professional journey spans Chicago, Miami, and Atlanta, where she progressed from Designer to Design Director and ultimately Principal, managing offices, leading complex hospitality projects, and expanding business across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America. She later broadened her industry expertise through executive roles at The Gettys Group and as Vice President of DAC Art Consulting, where she managed national accounts and strengthened collaboration between designers, clients, and creative teams. These experiences provided her with a 360-degree view of the hospitality and design ecosystem.

That comprehensive background ultimately inspired the founding of One Line Design Studio, which Karrie co-founded with Susan LaFleur. Together, they focus on delivering leader-led, highly personalized interior design while mentoring the next generation of designers. Karrie has led projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and private royal palaces in Saudi Arabia, with work featured in Hospitality Design, Boutique Design, Hotel Business, Hotels, and Interior Design magazines. A graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, she is NCIDQ certified, LEED accredited, a licensed interior designer in Florida, an active member of NEWH, and serves on the editorial board of Boutique Design magazine.

• Registered Interior Designer
• ULI Detroit Larson Center for Leadership
• Certified Interior Designer
• Licensed interior designer
• NCIDQ Certification (NCIDQ)
• LEEP AP, NCIDQ

• Michigan State University - BFA

• Urban Land Institute - ULI
• C4 Atlanta
• National MS Society
• NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality)