S. Tipton Studio, an interior design studio specializing in workplace, medical, and industrial projects, has been named one of Zweig Group’s 2025 Best Firms to Work For. This marks the second year in a row the firm has earned this national recognition, which honors outstanding architecture, engineering, and construction firms based on workplace culture, benefits and employee experience.
S. Tipton Studio was ranked No. 7 in the Architecture category and No. 18 among firms with 10 to 49 employees, a group that included both engineering and architecture firms.
“We’ve always believed great design starts with a great team,” said Sandy Tipton, founder and principal of S. Tipton Studio. “Being named a Best Firm to Work For again reinforces that when people feel supported, challenged and connected — when learning, humility and strong relationships are the norm — great design naturally follows. It’s not just about what we do; it’s how we do it, together.”
For S. Tipton Studio, culture is more than a buzzword — it’s a daily expression of the firm’s mission to design spaces that empower clients to achieve their goals and its vision of a thriving team whose work builds a growing community of raving fans. Core values, like being relationship driven, humble and committed to learning, guide every decision and interaction.
That culture is nurtured through weekly huddles that spotlight wins and lessons learned, quarterly Fun Days that prioritize connection, and an annual retreat designed to recharge the team. A flexible hybrid schedule supports individual balance, while ongoing investments in creativity, curiosity and shared success help fuel the firm’s growth. At S. Tipton Studio, values aren’t just words on a wall — they shape how the firm hires, leads and grows together.
Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For rankings are based on employee surveys and corporate evaluations, measuring areas such as professional development, workplace policies and team engagement. The program highlights firms that prioritize employee well-being and create environments where people feel valued and empowered.
With studios in Austin and Raleigh, S. Tipton Studio continues to grow while maintaining its commitment to thoughtful, people-centered design. To learn more about the studio, visit stiptonstudio.com.