Manifesto Inc. is an award-winning interior design firm that specializes in residential and commercial design and remodeling founded by Chris King. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he got his start as a designer before he graduated high school. When he moved to Columbus to attend Ohio State University, he studied design, sculpture and painting. Eventually, he met Gladys Geanekopulos, a fellow designer, who became his close friend and mentor. After she introduced him to Cathi Jones of the Lazarus Design Studio, he got his first job in the industry.