ABOUT US
THE SIGNATURE
Meet Our Team
GAGE HARTUNG
Principal, Designer
Principal Designer Gage Hartung is a native Floridian who has been designing since 1991. Gage received a Bachelor of Science degree at Florida State University, studying in its prestigious School of Visual Arts / Interior Design. Upon completion of his degree, he returned to South Florida to begin his career working with a number of world famous designers before joining Shuster Design.
Gage grew up in the construction industry – his father was a successful general contractor in Palm Beach County who took him to work and taught him how things are designed and put together. It is from this foundation that he developed his understanding of design, eye for detail, color, scale, product knowledge and project management.
Notable projects include: a French country estate home in Boca Raton; a contemporary ski lodge in Tamarack, Idaho; a sleek modern home in Miami and a Japanese inspired home in Westin. Gage’s work has been featured in Florida Design magazine, Luxe Interiors and Design magazine and Florida Architecture magazine.
Gage was honored with the “Star on the Rise 2013” award given by the Design Center of the Americas in recognition of his growth within the design community.
Gage is active in his local community, serving as chairman of the Biscayne Park Planning Design Review Board.
Principal Project Manager Clayton Weidner has been designing since 1980. He oversees the projects from an in-house design to jobsite supervision. A graduate of the Art institute of Fort Lauderdale with an AA degree and won the Portfolio Award. Clayton has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Florida A&M University. Clayton is a designer of numerous high-end residential spaces and commercial interiors. Clayton enjoys all facets of design, ranging from hi-tech, modern to traditional styles. Clayton is now a G-Pa of three wonderful grandkids and is still an avid golfer and enjoys all sports. He spends his leisure time RV-ing and boating with his wife. Loves fishing and loves to spend time with his twin daughters and family as much as possible.
“My philosophy is simplicity, texture, balance, and harmonious geometry”
CLAYTON WEIDNER
Principal, Project Manager
AARON HILL
Office Manager
Born and raised in north Alabama, Aaron graduated with a Business Marketing degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. After graduating college, Aaron moved to Florida in 2015. He has a vast background in retail management as well as entertainment operations, where he worked in entertainment department for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line prior to the covid pandemic.
Aaron joined the firm as a design assistant in January 2022, with a passion to learn about the design industry, but also the business management side of the operation. He quickly established his quality of work and promoted to office manager, where he manages the administrative and financial functions, as well as continuing with design assisting.
Aaron is an active member of his community, where he manages an adult slow-pitch softball team in a local league that also travels the country playing in various tournaments. He also participates in local sporting events each week. Aaron also enjoys free-lance landscape designing and crafting for friends and family.
Reflections From Our Clients
An award-winning team of designers and associates, Shuster Design Studio is a full-service design company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that provides services across the United States.
Our designers collaborate with the client, architect and developer to reflect a harmonious blend. Shuster Design Studio’s impeccable installations are recognized on countless covers of the most respected periodicals. The firm has a vision and philosophy that consistently reflects ‘less is more’ attitude.
We provide quality service from our initial meeting through to the installation. We value our relationship with our clients; we consider it a partnership and are always available to keep you informed.
Our team includes designers and specialists in a range of areas, from interior to exterior, retail to commercial, contemporary to traditional.
You can be sure that Shuster Design Studio has the depth of design experience and knowledge base for any project, large or small.
