In this episode of the Flipdish Takeaways podcast, Catherine Gwynne, Co-Founder of 2G Design & Build, shares her journey from corporate leadership into the world of hospitality design.
Catherine talks about what really makes restaurants work, not just visually, but operationally. From kitchen flow and staff movement to customer experience and brand identity, she explains why the most successful hospitality spaces are those where design and operations are thought about together from day one.
The conversation explores:
- Catherine’s transition from a corporate career into hospitality design
- Why functional design is critical to restaurant success
- How layout decisions impact service, team efficiency and guest experience
- The balance between creativity and practicality in restaurant projects
- What operators should think about before opening a new site
Drawing on her experience delivering hospitality projects through 2G Design & Build, Catherine offers practical insights into how thoughtful design can support better operations, stronger brands and more profitable venues.
For operators, developers and hospitality leaders, this episode is a reminder that great restaurants aren’t just built, they’re carefully designed to work.
🎧 Listen to the full episode below.
