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LIVE Design Group is an architectural and interior design firm working with growing organizations who are focused on creating places that bring people together. Success is when your building reflects you, not your architect.

The Patron Experience Starts Before the Curtain Rises

As theatres prepare for holiday productions and busy performance schedules, the spaces surrounding the stage deserve a closer look. There is a particular energy in a theatre just before a performance begins. Patrons arrive with anticipation, friends gather in the lobby, conversations fill the room, and ushers help audiences find their seats. As the house […]

From Portable to Permanent: Celebrating Summitcreek Church’s New Home

Last night, our team had the privilege of attending the building dedication for Summitcreek Church in Grimes, Iowa. During the dedication, we were reminded of something that made the evening even more meaningful: Summitcreek has been a portable church for 11 years. After more than a decade of setting up, tearing down, and creating a […]

5 Questions Every Church Should Ask Before Budget Season Begins

Summer is a busy season in ministry. Vacation Bible School fills the calendar. Mission trips are underway. Summer camps are in full swing. Attendance patterns shift as families travel, and staff members are already looking ahead to fall ministry. While much of the church’s focus is on current ministry activities, many leadership teams are also […]

The LIVE Collection: A Faster Path to Clarity for Growing Ministries

Growing churches don’t always need to start from scratch—but they do need clarity. The LIVE Collection was created to provide a faster, strategic starting point for ministry environments without sacrificing excellence. Whether you need direction, donor-ready visuals, or a path forward, this approach helps you move with confidence.

Welcome Back Wayfinding

Welcome Back: Why Wayfinding Matters More Than You Think As churches, theatres, and community centers welcome people back this fall—whether for worship, performances, or public gatherings—first impressions are everything. One of the most overlooked yet impactful aspects of that first experience is wayfinding. From finding the right entrance to navigating lobbies, restrooms, or classrooms, intuitive […]

LIVE Design Group Represented at Vistage on the Hill

LIVE Design Group is honored to share that our President and Principal, Craig Krawczyk, is currently in Washington, D.C., representing the voice of small business and purpose-driven design at Vistage on the Hill—an invitation-only event held in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Craig is one of just 18 Vistage Member Excellence Award winners […]