OUR STORY
As a former producer (HGTV, TLC, CBS) with a lifelong love of home design—and a few renovations under my belt—I found myself constantly fielding questions from friends: Where should I shop? What should I choose? Who should I hire?
Despite my experience, I often stared at paint chips, chairless tables, and workspaces that just didn’t work. If I was feeling overwhelmed by my own unfinished home, I figured others were too.
So I launched Designport on Facebook to share design ideas, inspiration, and trusted resources.
It quickly became a space where everyone—from DIYers to seasoned pros—could connect and swap advice. With a passion for writing and photography, I started capturing standout stories from the community and sharing design tips on Instagram.
The response was incredible.
Today, Designport has evolved into mydesignport.com—a destination for original design stories and curated resources in Fairfield County and beyond. Our latest addition is the Designport|folio: a curated directory of trusted creatives in the world of home design.
We invite you to snoop around, send us feedback, and be inspired. I’m so grateful for the inspiring community we’ve built—and excited about what’s next!
XO, Jen
OUR MISSION
Designport is a local hub for all things home design and renovation.
We’re based in Fairfield County, Connecticut, a hot-bed of house love.
Provide original content that informs and inspires
Provide opportunities for in-person community events
Provide access to trusted resources
Our sweet-spot is helping you find bite-sized advice. As homeowners we know how hard it is to make decisions - from countertops to couches, paint to planters, the options are endless. We aim to provide locally-sourced tips and ideas for elevating what’s already in your home - and to be a launch-pad for larger projects. We’re obsessed with talented interior designers, architects, builders, and landscape architects. We also celebrate stylish influencers, entrepreneurs and creatives who inspire us with their vision.
This Sounds FUN…How Can I Get Involved?
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PARTNER: Let’s collaborate! Paid partnership and sponsorship opportunities available. Email hello@mydesignport.com and we’ll set up a chat.
CONTRIBUTE: We invite you to join our Facebook group and ask and answer questions. DM or tag us on Instagram @my_designport or email us at hello@mydesignport.com with your story ideas. Are you a writer or photographer? Reach out!
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Jen Berniker, Founder of Designport, Head of Content
Jen’s spent a decade producing and writing lifestyle television shows for HGTV, TLC, PBS and CBS as well as clients like Suburban Jungle, GE and various non-profits. She’s written for Lifestyle Publications, scarymommy.com, and Domino Magazine. But her favorite gig was directing an HGTV series about small spaces, because she got to “snoop” inside peoples' apartments and get to know their story. A graduate of Brown University, Jen concentrated in Media Studies, and studied photography at RISD. Jen lives in Westport, CT with her funny husband and two quirky kids.
Photo by Maya Porrino
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Annie Ford, Director of Marketing & Operations
Annie is quick to get excited about ALL the pretty things—a beautiful home, a special place, a maker’s work—and she’s even more excited to share them with others. She paid her advertising dues planning and producing campaigns at Nickelodeon, and then NBC Sports, where she fell in love with the Olympic backstories, got a good dose of Premier League, and learned more about things like Professional Bull Riding than most would consider normal. She loves New England, and can’t imagine (refuses) not living near water. Coastal Connecticut has become home to her family of three creative kids and handy husband, who looks patiently at her endless paint & wallpaper screenshots and not-to-scale sketches to make the most of their home.