We're Different

Here's How:

  • NO prima donnas
  • NO “buts”, always “
  • True partnership
  • Operational expertise combined with great design
  • Focus on the big picture the fine details

why settle for the appetizer or the dessert, when you can have both?at starrdesign, we’re all about “”.

Our People

Responsible, Invested Authentic

These are the values that drive our passion for our work. We are creative, approachable and “all in” in every sense. We focus on putting your needs first and foremost.

Meet Our Team

Our Process

Clarity Purpose

We guide you through a purpose-driven process to achieve your ultimate, unique restaurant design. Clarity in our “why” each step of the way leads to defined restaurant branding with traceable roots. We strategize, design, document, implement and scale to help you build your restaurant brand.

Our Proven Recipe

Our Results

Refine Repeat

We refine and repeat the process to help you scale your restaurant design and create lasting brand value. We focus on ROI to deliver outcomes far beyond simply great-looking restaurants.

See Our Work

Our Team

no departments. no silos. ONE team.

responsible. invested. authentic.
meet our starrs:

steve starr
aia, fcsi

chief/president

Founder and chief since 2007, Steve is a self-proclaimed nerd – he’s creative, analytical and loves reading. He’s endlessly learning and expanding his knowledge of restaurants, architecture, marketing, food, football and just about anything else. At the same time, he’s just another one of us. A people person by nature in his down-to-earth charisma and care for others. A genuine leader, he drives his decisions with a team-oriented mentality where no voice is too small. He sees the unique value that each individual brings to the team and knows how to capitalize on them for the greater good of our projects. His fervent devotion stems from a passion for connecting people and the impact it can have on the world. He runs the office on collaboration and coffee and can turn any 5-minute conversation into 50 with no problem.

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ann travis

chief financial officer

This is the woman who does it all. The battle between Ann’s right and left brain makes her unlike any other accountant imaginable – exceptional with numbers, yet insanely artistic and creative. When she’s not balancing our books or running her online company, she’s probably painting, playing with her King Charles spaniel or ripping on Steve – their friendship goes back to their oldest children’s preschool days (or as she likes to say, “when he had hair.”) Ironically, she wanted to be an architect growing up– instead, she keeps the office running financially with her detailed analysis and our people running with her quick, unending humor.

Ann Travis

jim stoneberger

associate principal

As a 30+ year veteran in Architecture and Construction, Jim loves helping clients translate a vision into a meaningful physical reality.  His extreme attention to detail and accuracy makes him a valuable asset to every project.   Caring deeply about every client’s success, in addition to the success of starr’s entire team, Jim believes it’s important to work just as smart as you do hard.  In both work and life, Jim strives to achieve balance and enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and theater set design & construction.

randy kirschner
aia

associate principal | architect

Randy is a passionate architect who loves to spend time with his family exploring the outdoors and new places, solving puzzles, and building millwork. With 18 years of experience in Architecture and a license since 2018, he loves stepping into a client’s world to transform complex problems into simplified solutions. Randy’s ridiculously outgoing personality and strategic mindset make him an excellent fit for the team. He values treating Starr’s clients like extended family and creating uniquely tailored design solutions that impact their success.

carolina martinez

project manager

Originally from Colombia, Carolina is an affectionate and empathetic ‘people person’.  She loves getting together with friends for backyard bonfires, dancing on the beach, and searching for waterfalls with her two kids.  As project manager for starr design, Carolina is always willing to look for a solution to a problem and feels privileged to see visions become reality.   Her uncommon ability to meet people where they are shines as she guides clients through the process of crafting spaces to serve specific functions while also evoking deep feelings.  Carolina deeply values and embodies starr’s core values of being responsible, invested and authentic.

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rachel suarez

director of operations

Rachel loves laughter, bare feet and the wind in her hair. As director of operations at starr design, she shines as a perfectionist who focuses on the details and makes sure things are done correctly across the board. She works hard and fast and thrives on facilitating tasks. Rachel’s flexibility allows her to adapt quickly, and she openly embraces changes.  An explorer at heart, Rachel’s love of capturing moments through photography and constant yearning to travel has led her to visit places like Oregon, Hawaii, Singapore, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion and Bryce Canyon. In her spare time, she can be found exploring the woods with her husband and two dogs, delighting in exotic foods, working on DIY home projects, and crossing novels off her ever-growing list of books to read.

erin cash

designer

Erin is not only a loyal and committed interior designer, but also very passionate about baking and eating desserts! Fueled by her collaborative, creative nature and 10 years of design experience, she excels at creating unique and successful projects. At starr design, her love for food AND well-designed spaces align perfectly, driving her desire to see restauranteurs thrive. Outside of work, you’ll find Erin exploring new destinations, indulging in good reads, and working on fun DIY home projects.

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erin halstensgard

designer

With a love of cooking, eating and design, Erin loves that all three things help people come together. Erin dreamed of being an architect since she was seven years old and brings a warm, welcoming and outgoing personality to starrdesign! With over ten years of experience, her favorite moment in design is seeing 2D drawings become 3D physical spaces. Erin is a music loving, novice gardening, DIY-er, who loves to explore. When her and her husband aren’t doing house projects, they love travelling and providing experiences for their three littles to see the world.

Mohamed Ashik Photo Collage

abby mcclure

designer

Abby loves hiking, traveling, snow skiing, and watercolor painting. With a decade of design experience, she rejoined starr design after taking time off to raise her children. Kind, loyal, and fun, she brings a strong sense of creativity and technical expertise to her work. An efficient multitasker, Abby eagerly tackles any challenge and thrives in starr’s collaborative environment. Her passion, adaptability, and love for creating unique functional spaces are particularly valued by starr’s clients.

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