Most recently, Smith helmed the publishing side of the erstwhile Hearst Design Group, which comprised House Beautiful, Veranda and Elle Decor, acting as senior vice president and publishing director for eight years.
Kate Kelly Smith heads to Sandow
Why WeWork WeTanked
It is arguably the greatest business flameout of the past decade. How did a company lose $20 billion in valuation in four weeks?
Former Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker to Join Landscape Forms Board of Directors
The privately-owned company headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, recently celebrated its 50th year in business and has more than 400 employees worldwide.
Jerry Samet Promoted to President of HPFi
HPFi (High Point Furniture Industries) announces that Jerry Samet has been promoted to the position of President of the company. Mr. Samet joined HPFi in 2017 and has most recently been serving in the position of Vice President of Operations and Business Development.
Listen: The godmother of the open office
If you work in an office without offices, with just about everyone working in a large spare space full of stylish desks, straight lines, and papers stored in a credenza, then you have met Florence Knoll Bassett.
Cheryl S. Durst, Appointed to the New York School of Interior Design Board of Trustees
The New York School of Interior Design announced that it has appointed Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, LEED AP, executive vice president and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), as a member of the College’s Board of Trustees.
Going steady: Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams on 30 years of partnership
Even after ending their personal relationship, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams kept their business partnership—and friendship—intact. That decision, and the mutual respect that undergirds it, still defines their brand 30 years after they founded it together.
Can’t Hackett: Production trouble in Chicago slows Ford Explorer sales
Designer David Allan Pesso Sweats Every Detail (and it Shows)
There are office furniture designers who are perfectly capable of creating beautiful products like chairs, desks and casual seating. But when the industry needs a unified collection of products that spans the office, capable designers of such complicated systems are few and far between.
Global Furniture Group USA announces the passing of President Jon Abraham, 64
Jon joined the Global family 19 years ago as Executive Vice President, Finance after being a trusted outside accounting consultant for many years.
Florence Knoll Bassett’s impressive art and design collection heading to auction
Friday Five with Suzanne Tick
Suzanne Tick, founder of Suzanne Tick Inc., specializes in materials, brand strategy, and design development for commercial and residential interiors. Within the industry she’s known for her intelligent, enthusiastic approach to design, as well as her desire to provide innovative solutions.
The Dirt on Smed's New Business, Falk Built Technologies
At a time when most executives would hang it up and relax on a warm beach, Smed is back at it, once again creating a brand that is sure to cause a buzz in the industry and has infuriated the leadership of his former company.
LISTEN: Gregg Buchbinder of Emeco
Gregg Buchbinder, Chairman of iconic furniture brand Emeco, grew up in southern California, on a “long leash” and with a constant longing to be surfing or sailing.
Friday Five with Nasir Kassamali of Luminaire
Luminaire is poised to use Nasir’s philosophy for worldwide growth. In sharing its message they remain focused on being the defining voice of the future of contemporary design.
Remembering César Pelli, architect of iconic skyscrapers worldwide
“I want to capture the nobility of the tall buildings so that they can share in being sacred elements,” he once said.
The Real Story Behind George Nelson's Iconic Ball Clock
John Edelman is stepping down as CEO of Design Within Reach. He tells us why
Effective June 14, John Edelman ends his decade-long tenure at the top of Design Within Reach, the modernist furniture retailer he bought, resurrected and sold to Herman Miller.
Architect Stanley Tigerman Dies at 88
Known for his idiosyncratic style, Tigerman founded his Chicago firm in 1964 and has been a seminal figure in both practice and academia.
Listen: Industrial Designer Carl Gustav Magnusson
On this episode of Clever, Amy and Jaime talk to industrial designer Carl Gustav Magnusson, who was born in Sweden and grew up on a farm in Canada.