Welcome
to the Collective
for Designers

Vision

 We believe we are better together – as individuals, as designers, as a community.

Mission

To provide a collaborative community for designers to reach THEIR business goals alongside other creatives and business experts.

In the collective, We all...build bridges celebrate wins bring ownership respect boundaries value quality, always communicate proactively integrate the whole-person contribute & receive graciously with truth, authenticity, & kindness

Meet the Founders

Together, Erin and Keri bring operational insight, client-facing strategy, and a deep understanding of what it actually takes to run a design business.

Keri Hinterreiter

Keri is a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record in supporting designers as they manage projects and all the logistics involved. Prior to starting the Collective she was the Director of Operations for a full service interior design firm, and is intimately familiar with all of the pieces needed to help the business and the designers thrive.

She loves partnering with the design community to build up their business, strengthen their confidence, and further their success. She knows that this community has given her the courage to try something new and she’s eager to offer that support back.

Keri is known among her friends for chewing nearly a pack of bubblegum a day, for her love of people and playing tickle monster with her kids.

Keri Hinterreiter, co-founder of the Collective for Designers. She is a woman with long dark hair smiling and resting her chin on her hand, sitting at a rustic wooden table in a casual environment.

Erin Hildmann

Erin, aka the client whisperer, reliably distills complex information into an easily relatable message. She is a mobilizer, bringing momentum, decisiveness, and a bias for action. Prior to starting the Collective she was an Account Manager working alongside designers to support the clients and an Event Planner ensuring the projects and client experience would result in rave reviews.

Her delight is when she sees a designer’s shoulders relax and eyes light up when she can come up with an easy to implement solution to a problem that the designer has been struggling with.

Erin is known among her friends for her love of dogs, weird produce, and dad jokes.

Erin Hildmann, cofounder of the collective for designers sits posed for the camera smiling at the viewers

  • “It’s hard to put into words how special this program is. There’s zero gatekeeping or competition, just the most supportive group of designers who genuinely want each other to thrive. Erin and Keri aren’t just coaches; they’re educators, mentors, and partners who truly meet you where you are.”

    Christie Arena, Christie Lori Design & Interiors

  • “The individualized coaching and support from Erin and Keri is unmatched. They’ve worked with so many different design businesses, which allowed me to explore multiple approaches and choose what truly felt right for me.”

    Lauren Winter, Saltbox Design Co

  • “I feel supported and more confident in my ability to run my business after being part of the Collective. The emotional support and guidance consistently shift me from overwhelmed to excited to keep going.”

    Ann Marie, Interior Designer

  • “Erin is an amazing mentor and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the business side of interior design. I’m so grateful to have partnered with The Collective for Designers.”

    Amira Althany, Copper Page Interiors

Why We Work This Way

We’ve seen firsthand that there’s no single “right” way to run a design business. Different firms, clients, markets, and seasons of life require different approaches. And too often, designers are handed advice that doesn’t account for that nuance.

At The Collective, we don’t believe in prescribing one model or forcing designers into systems that don’t fit. Instead, we help designers understand their options, evaluate what aligns with their goals and values, and build businesses that actually support their lives.

That means listening before advising.
Asking better questions.
And creating clarity instead of adding noise.

This philosophy shapes everything we do, from our Foundations Program to Strategy Sessions to the way our community shows up for one another.