Santa Margherita: Discovering Agglomerate Marble

Who knew Italian marble can be so interesting? From composition, manufacturing process, to technical characteristics needed go behind the scenes through the various Italian-made marble & quartz surfaces they produce, get insight on finishes, textures, applications, and see why these materials are so often used.

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An Original Conversation: Designer Suzanne Tick and Charlie Rizzo of Skyline Designs

Charlie Rizzo, Founder of Skyline Design, and designer Suzanne Tick share what inspires them, tell us about how they got their start in the design industry, and reveal what being original means to them now. Now through November 2021, Skyline Designs will donate a portion of sales from their new Obscura Collection, designed by Suzanne Tick, to help fund programming and operations for the 2022 Be Original Americas Student Fellowship.

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How Do You Identify An Original? - Fritz Hansen A/S

The Egg™ chair, designed in 1958 by architect Arne Jacobsen, is a timeless icon of Danish design. Like a sculptor, Jacobsen tirelessly developed and perfected the chair’s shape by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, it is recognized worldwide as a highlight of Jacobsen’s legendary career and a hallmark achievement of Scandinavian design.

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Anglepoise | Virtual Fellowship

How does technology transcend industries and spark innovation? Learn how a new type of spring designed by an automotive engineer in 1932 impacted the launch of an iconic lamp--as well as the history, heritage, and approach to design behind this British lighting brand.

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Bernhardt Design | Virtual Fellowship

Coleman Gutshall, Director of Global Strategy, Bernhardt Design, leads us through a tour of this industry-leading contemporary design manufacturer. See a behind the scenes view of how they use centuries-old craftsmanship to make unique products that blend design and cutting-edge materials with traditional woodworking and upholstery techniques.

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Carl Hansen & Søn | Virtual Fellowship

Carl Hansen & Søn, with more than a century of Danish furniture history, share their respect and passion for quality craftsmanship. Learn more about the process of bringing iconic furniture designs to life through product development, storytelling, and a commitment to innovative thinking. Alongside Brad Ascalon, an award-winning multi-disciplinary designer and the first American to collaborate with Carl Hansen & Søn, Mads Holm Rabjerg who oversees product design, they share how to design for the future while remaining true to a company’s heritage.

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Cerno | Virtual Fellowship

Three friends, three founders; Bret, Nick, and Daniel, each different, each making Cerno a leader in lighting. Daniel speaks to lean manufacturing; Nick talks about the design process and inspiration; Bret about sales and marketing. They’ll explain entrepreneurism – and the beauty of being equal parts making the whole.

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Designtex | Virtual Fellowship

Designtex’ Surface Imaging division’s team of artists, technologists, and craftsmen take us through the entire process of creating unique environments for wallcoverings and textiles. The tour shows art development, the process of digital and strike off approval, and material options. Discover the in’s and out’s of printing including dye sublimation and UV cured inkjet processes. It concludes with the intricacies of finishing from cutting, lamination, wallpaper alignment/QC process, to packaging.

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Emeco | Virtual Fellowship

Look behind the scenes at Emeco and learn what “Made in America, often by hand, mostly from recycled materials, but always to last” really means. A fun and informative talk between Gregg Buchbinder, CEO of Emeco, who’s passion and creative mind has guided Emeco to its worldwide success and his daughter, Jaye Buchbinder, Produce Development Manager. Both are strong advocates for producing and defending authenticity in design and our environment.

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Fantini | Virtual Fellowship

We join Daniela Fantini in Italy and Riccardo Conti in New York as they take us through the essence of Fantini. Daniela took over her family business at age 28 and built it to be a worldwide leader in fixturing. We learn more about the company’s offices, factory, and the 11-room suite hotel, CasaFantini, designed by Piero Lissoni and deeply rooted on Lake Orta in Italy. We learn about the company’s passion for design innovation and environmental commitments to give water its best form.

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