ABOUT THE STUDIO
Cohesive Design Group is a dynamic full-service Interior Architecture and Design Studio that specializes in concept design, development and branding for the restaurant, hospitality and commercial industries.Designing Experiences That Connect People, Brands & Spaces
Michelle Bushey, RID, IIDA, LEED ID+C
Design Director | Restaurant & Hospitality Visionary
With more than three decades shaping experiences in the restaurant and hospitality world, Michelle Bushey brings a rare fusion of artistry, strategy, and operational insight to every project. Her background spans the perspectives of owner, operator, and guest—giving her a uniquely holistic understanding of how great design drives performance, culture, and brand connection.
Her expertise encompasses the entire design journey: from concept development, prototype creation, and brand identity, to FF&E specification, purchasing, installation, and art direction for graphics, custom artwork, and collateral design. Michelle’s approach transforms spaces into immersive brand stories—where every surface, light, and texture contributes to a cohesive narrative.
Widely regarded as a leader in her field, Michelle’s work and insights have been featured in Fast Casual Magazine, Restaurant Design + Development, HA+D, Design Bureau, Nation’s Restaurant News, QSR Magazine, and The Dallas Business Journal. For over a decade, she shared her expertise as part of “Ask the Design Experts” at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago and has presented seminars on profitability and the importance of coherent brand-driven design.
Her client portfolio includes collaborations with renowned brands such as Harrah’s Las Vegas, Hilton Hotels, Bloomin’ Brands, TGI Friday’s, Nando’s Peri-Peri, Mooyah, Main Event, Front Burner Society (The Ranch at Las Colinas, Legacy West Food Hall), Twin Peaks, Far Out Hospitality (Pacific Table, Le Margot, Press Café, Maria’s Mexican Kitchen, F1 Bar & Grill, Cowboy Prime), Cork & Pig Tavern, Red Oak Kitchen, and Roots Southern Table, among many others.
Paul Munsterman is Creative Director at Cohesive Design Group and a recognized leader in brand strategy, marketing, and design innovation. With more than 25 years of experience, Paul has driven growth and shaped identities for a wide range of restaurant, hospitality, real estate, and consumer brands.
His expertise spans branding, advertising, digital design, packaging, collateral, and menu systems—along with strategic marketing, customer engagement programs, and in-store experience design. This multidisciplinary approach allows him to deliver creative solutions that are not only visually compelling but also strategically aligned to support client business goals.
Paul’s work has contributed to significant sales growth and brand transformations for clients across industries. He has been instrumental in launching new brands, repositioning established ones, and developing creative systems that balance operational needs with market impact.
His client portfolio includes Chili’s, On the Border, La Salsa, Logan’s Roadhouse, Jersey Mike’s, La Madeleine, Carl’s Jr., Friendly’s, and First Step Homes, among many others. Known for his ability to blend creativity with strategy, Paul brings vision, precision, and a results-driven mindset to every project.