NGPD Furniture design a cue for design success

  If you are a retailer or importer seek driving successful furniture sales contact me for 2013 style brief. NGPD have a long successful track record in growing product design and platforms. Contact Nick Garrett and Elisa Massari at desight2012@yahoo.co.uk      

Bio: Stanley Jay Friedman Furniture designer

Carlito Sofa + Loveseat Fabric over foam. Two pillows. Stainless steel base. Design by Stanley Jay Friedman. 1 piece per box. Items sold separately. W: 93.5, 76″ D: 38, 38″ H: 29.5, 29.5″ SH: 17″ SHIPPING WEIGHT: 194 lbs Stanley Jay Friedman is an American furniture designer and a lecturer of Evolution of Modernism inContinue reading “Bio: Stanley Jay Friedman Furniture designer”

Insider on Design roles @ Next plc – the design dept 2010

Design Roles with Next Plc: what you may need to know I have had a number of meetings with NEXT plc over the years as they searched for an upholstery and furniture designer. The latest was with design manager Suzie Gibson which started with a long haul phone interview while I was on site inContinue reading “Insider on Design roles @ Next plc – the design dept 2010”

Why Laura Ashley fails in modern Furniture Icon creation

I have followed Laura Ashley for many years working around the Chelsea scene as interior designer, finisher and project manager, and joined them in 2005, but what amazes me is the lack of will to create a true design statement – finding the icon has alluded LA. Why is that?  and let’s face it, theContinue reading “Why Laura Ashley fails in modern Furniture Icon creation”

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK LONDON 2012 STARTS TOMORROW!

  CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2012 STARTS TOMORROW! Don’t miss out on Clerkenwell Design Week, which starts tomorrow and runs until Thursday (May 22-24, 2012). Returning for its third year, it promises an inspiring programme of product launches, parties, auctions, debates and pop-ups in addition to exhibitions, installations, open studios, workshops and more. Clerkenwell is aContinue reading “CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK LONDON 2012 STARTS TOMORROW!”