We’ve all marvelled at the explosion in popularity of home design and interior decorating shows. It seems like every time you turn on the TV there is a new one on. Well, HGTV has a new one about to premiere but are choosing candidates in a unique fashion.

Hopeful designers sent in audition tapes to HGTV’s Design Star contest and out of the 1,500 applications ten finalists have been chosen. These ten finalists will be voted on online between Feb. 20 - Feb. 26. The winner will compete on the eight-episode show premiering July 23rd.

One of these finalists is Orlando local Dervon Hampton, a former professional entertainer who shifted gears into interior design just five short years ago. I met Dervon briefly at Barnes & Noble the other day and he was very excited at how far he has come. He would very much like to have his own show because well, who wouldn’t? So he asks for your help Orlando. All next week you can vote for one of the finalists and if you are so inclined give Dervon your vote. You can vote once everyday so hit it up if you’ve got a few moments. Help a fellow Orlandoan become a Design Star.

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