Adrienne Akin Faulkner

Adrienne Akin Faulkner is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Faulkner Design Group (FDG), a fully integrated national interior architecture and design firm based in Dallas, Texas.1 She founded the company in 1992 and has led it for over 30 years.34

Background and Education

Adrienne graduated Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration double major in International Business and Finance.1 She also holds an Associate's degree in Interior Design from Dallas College.3

Professional Credentials

Adrienne is a Registered Interior Designer (RID) licensed in 22 states and holds several professional certifications and memberships13:

• NCIDQ certified
• LEED Green Associate
• Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• Member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Career Highlights

Under Adrienne's leadership, Faulkner Design Group has:

• Completed over 700 projects nationwide and in Canada5
• Specialized in multifamily housing and senior living environments1
• Won numerous awards, including being named to the Inc. 5000 list multiple times3

Personal Background

Adrienne's passion for design and architecture stems from her grandfather, George L. Dahl, a renowned architect known for his work on the 1936 Centennial World's Fair Exposition in Dallas.12 She is an avid traveler, regularly visiting six continents and attending the Salone del Mobile in Milan annually.1

Philanthropy and Community Involvement

Adrienne is actively involved in various philanthropic organizations, serving on the boards of:

• Dallas Historical Society
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
• Dallas International Film Festival
• Friends of Fair Park
• AURORA
• EarthxFilm1

She also leads her company in coordinating volunteer opportunities for employees and is involved with charitable organizations such as the Yellow Rose Gala, World Vision, and the North Texas Food Bank.1