HGTV Design Star is a reality television competition series that aired on HGTV. The show features aspiring interior designers who compete in various challenges to showcase their creativity and design skills. Contestants are judged by a panel of experts, and each week, one designer is eliminated until a winner is crowned. The winner of HGTV Design Star receives a cash prize and the opportunity to host their own show on HGTV. The series has produced several successful designers and has contributed to the popularity of home improvement and design programming on television.