Team HDG: Meet '30 Under 30' Rising Star Maegan Dougherty
Team HDG: Meet '30 Under 30' Rising Star Maegan Dougherty
Meet Maegan Dougherty: the rising star of Boston’s Helios Design Group and an honored recipient of the prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ Award 2025 from Interior Design magazine. Maegan’s well-deserved recognition reflects her creative talents, professional drive, and vibrant personality.
"This recognition is a powerful reminder of why I love what I do. This would not have been possible without my mentors, colleagues, and collaborators who have supported and challenged me throughout my career," Dougherty said.
Maegan Dougherty, Helios Design Group Interior Designer
FROM SAVANNAH TO BOSTON
Dougherty earned her degree in Interior Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design, building her foundational design knowledge. She launched her career in luxury hospitality design, working on upscale hotel and restaurant spaces—an experience that sharpened her eye for elegance, detail, and guest-first design.
Maegan infuses projects with joyful elan, ensuring residential and commercial spaces are both beautiful and functional while elevating everyday environments into thoughtfully curated settings. As two of Maegan’s recent projects are nearing completion, stay tuned for the final reveals.
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE AWARDS
Interior Design magazine is a global, industry-leading publication, offering digital content and special events. Their annual awards programs are among the most coveted in the interior design community. The “30 Under 30” award is a program celebrating the industry’s most innovative young designers. In the announcement, the judges called Maegan’s inclusion in the 2025 cohort “a testament to her accomplishments” and signals her growing influence and the respect of her peers. For Helios, her award adds momentum to the firm’s already impressive reputation and brings fresh creative vitality to its Boston studio.
“We could not be prouder of Maegan’s recognition by Interior Design magazine with this award,” said Chris Hosford, AIA, HDG Founder and Boston Studio Director. “We expect as she continues to grow as an interior designer, Maegan’s work will contribute to the regional interior architecture scene and broader design community.”