HGTV’s Design Star is now casting Season 7!

Calling all interior designers, architects, contractors, artists and other design experts!




Do you want to be the next star on HGTV?

What we are looking for:

■Extensive design knowledge
■Personality that pops
■A clear and unique design perspective
■Lots of energy and enthusiasm

If you or someone you know has what it takes, we want to hear from you!


WHERE WE’LL BE:

We will be holding open calls in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Austin, Charlotte, Miami, New York City and Boston. Check out our “Open Call Information” page for more details.

If you can’t make it to an open call, you can still apply!

There are three ways to apply to HGTV DESIGN STAR. All participants must provide the following documents and materials when submitting your Participant Application. Failure to do so will result in delaying the processing of your Participant Application and/or may result in eliminating you from further consideration. No materials will be returned. Participants will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with their application for any option of entry set forth below.


Option 1: Attend a HGTV DESIGN STAR open casting call and bring a completed participant application, two (2) recent photographs of you, each clearly labeled on the back with your name clearly printed, a minimum of three (3) samples of your design work (clearly visible copies of pages from your portfolio or a website) and, one (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license OR (3) your state ID card.

We will be casting in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Austin, Charlotte, Miami, New York City and Boston. For detailed information about each open call (including date, time and location), please see our “Open Call Information” page.



Option 2: Upload your 5-minute video to hgtv.com/designstar and then e-mail designstar7application@gmail.com with a completed participant application as a PDF document, along with two (2) photographs of yourself, clearly labeled with your name. Example: firstlast1, firstlast2, and three (3) examples of your work or a link to your website, clearly labeled if attached, and one (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license; OR (3) your state ID card, clearly labeled. Please see our “Home Video Instructions” page for additional information about home video requirements.



Option 3: Mail in your 5-minute DVD or mini DV tape (please see our “Home Video Instructions” page), a completed participant application, two (2) recent photographs of yourself, each clearly labeled on the back with your name clearly printed, three (3) samples of your design work (clearly visible copies of pages from your portfolio or a website) and one (1) legible photocopy of EITHER (1) your passport; OR (2) your driver’s license; OR (3) your state ID card to:



HGTV DESIGN STAR
Scripps Networks, LLC
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 220
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Rules & Eligibility


If you have any questions, please contact us at designstar7casting@gmail.com