Dan Vickery

Age: 29

Dan, who holds a degree in architecture from the University of Oregon in Portland, was inspired by design at an early age. Watching his mother and grandmother use fabric for quilting captivated Dan’s imagination and eventually led him to a career in architecture and design. After graduation, Dan designed and built homes for a local construction company. He describes his design style as "hip and historic" and says that great design should be grounded in sound architectural aesthetics and accented with modern decor. As the first ever "fan favorite" on season four of HGTV Design Star, Dan hosted his own web series on HGTV.com where he gave helpful tips on designing creative spaces for children.