The Problem I Couldn't Stop Trying to Solve
Throughout my career working alongside some of the most talented interior design firms in the country, I saw the same story play out over and over. Brilliant designers building impressive businesses, completely buried in running them. No systems, no financial clarity, no structure. Just adrenaline and instinct holding everything together.
The chaos was universal. And no one was solving it in a way that actually fit how design firms work. So I did.
I hold degrees in both Architectural Interior Design and Business, and I have spent over 20 years developing deep financial expertise alongside some of the most respected firms in the industry. I began my career as an AutoCAD instructor, moved through project management and senior design roles, and ultimately followed an undeniable pull toward operations and financial infrastructure. I am also a certified Studio Designer consultant partner, with expert level knowledge of the platform most luxury interior design firms rely on to run their operations.
I spent years building, testing, and refining systems specifically for interior design firms until I had something that worked consistently. That process became the foundation of the A.V.I.D. Method, a proven framework that brings accounting and operations together in a way that is scaleable, transferable, and built entirely around this industry.
Most financial service providers do not understand interior design. Most operations consultants do not have a serious accounting background. AVID sits at the intersection of both, which is exactly why the work we do is different and why the results our clients experience are lasting.
Great Design Deserves a Great Business
It is my belief that every interior designer should have the opportunity to build a thriving, sustainable business and overcome the operational chaos and financial uncertainty that pulls them away from their craft.
Let me show you how to create a clear, structured foundation for your firm that will open the doors to the creative freedom, financial confidence, and lasting growth you built this business to have.
The AVID Team
Every AVID team member is hand selected, background checked, and trained through our comprehensive AVID program.
They bring dedicated bookkeeping and accounting experience alongside a deep understanding of how interior design firms operate financially. They are critical thinkers, detail oriented professionals, and genuine partners who treat your business with the same care you bring to your clients.
When you work with AVID, you do not get a vendor. You get a team that is fully invested in your success.
Words From Our Partners
Kristi Will Interior Design | Half Moon Bay, CA
Christina Chappin completely transformed my business. She brought structure, overhauled our operations, and trained my team in a way that actually stuck.
Since working with AVID, my financials are in order and my reporting is clear. The depth of industry knowledge this team brings is unlike anything I've experienced, and that's what makes them a partner I truly trust.
I only wish I had found them sooner.
Jay Jeffers | San Francisco, CA
What sets AVID apart is the team. They are responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in our success. I never feel like a number or an account. They know our business, they anticipate our needs, and they handle everything with the same attention to detail we bring to our clients.
That level of care is rare.
Unscripted Interiors | Colorado + California
I met Christina while integrating Studio Designer into our practice. With the scale of our projects and a team spread across three divisions, we needed a true expert to train our staff and build systems around the new software.
Working with AVID was seamless from start to finish, even as we worked through incredibly complex financials. What set them apart was the rare combination of deep accounting knowledge and operational expertise.
Jeff Andrews Design | Los Angeles, CA
Christina was my first employee in 2003 and helped to grow my company at its earliest stages.
Now, years later, she is a confidant and trusted resource with a wealth of industry knowledge for me as well as my team. Working with AVID Operations offers reassurance when navigating operational changes in my company.
Roux MacNeill Studio | Raleigh, NC
At a pivotal point for our firm, when we took on one of the largest projects we’ve ever had, it quickly became clear we needed to level up our internal processes, especially around expediting and using Studio Designer to its full capacity.
Christina Chappin and the team at AVID Operations guided us through several incredibly helpful sessions that clarified our systems and gave us the confidence to move forward with greater efficiency.
Their expertise made a real difference in the professionalism of our operations. I highly recommend them to any firm navigating growth or operational growing pains.
Studio Munroe | San Francisco, CA
What an incredible feeling to transition the company from an oral tradition to the power and stability of the written word. We have officially entered the era of modern civilization here at Studio Munroe!
Christina’s content creation is beautiful, detailed and glorious.
It is my belief that every interior designer should have the opportunity to build a thriving, sustainable business and overcome the operational chaos and financial uncertainty that pulls them away from their craft. Let us show you how.
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