Design Perspectives

Patrick's passion for design began at a young age, springing from an education in Theatre Arts and blossoming into a nearly 20 year career in the Los Angeles interior design community.

Drawing inspiration from Southern California's iconic style and architecture, Patrick's work has become synonymous with livable sophistication, timeless beauty, and environmental consciousness, earning him a reputation as one of the top interior designers in Southern California.

https://www.patrickediger.com/

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https://www.frenchamericanwallpaper.com/

Angelina Lippert is the Chief Curator and Director of Content of Poster House in New York City, the first museum in the United States dedicated to the art and history of the poster. She holds an MA in the art of the Russian Avant-Garde from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and a BA in theology and art history from Smith College. She is the author of The Art Deco Poster, and has lectured at SVA, The Cooper Union, NYU, Pratt, The New York Times, the American Center Moscow, Columbia University, and The Sotheby's Institute of Art. She has written for The Muse by the Clio Awards and is currently a reviewer at the New York Journal of Books.

Recent exhibitions include Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau/Nouvelle Femme, Designing Through The Wall: Cyan in the 1990s, Baptized by Beefcake: The Golden Age of Hand-Painted Movie Posters from Ghana, The Letterpress Posters of Amos Kennedy, The Swiss Grid, Vera List & The Posters of Lincoln Center, Julius Klinger: Posters for a Modern Age, The Push Pin Legacy, Ethel Reed: I Am My Own Property, and The Utopian Avant-Garde: Soviet Film Posters of the 1920s. 

https://www.posterhouse.org/

https://www.instagram.com/posterhousenyc/

Sincefounding her boutique, Washington, DC design firm, Shawna has been recognized for herclean and refined design approach. Shawna Underwood Interior Design is faithful to providing clients with quality and functional design that create timeless, bespoke interiors with turnkey service.

With professional experience designing and furnishing historic and nationally recognized buildings, Shawna decided to share her love for intricately crafted interiors and materials by opening her own design firm in 2010. Working with clients, mostly from referrals, emphasizes Shawna's ability to guide her clients through every step of the design process and capturing her clients needs and challenges with every detail handpicked and tailored for their space. As a LEED-Accredited Professional, Shawna also advocates designs that incorporate the technologies and strategies of sustainable design.

Shawna is an alumnus of Home & Design Magazine's Hot Talent recognition and has been featured in numerous shelter periodicals and online publications. A Pennsylvania native, Shawna obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems degree from North Carolina Central University and her Masters of Fine Arts and Interior Design from The George Washington University.

https://www.sunderwooddesign.com/

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Erin holds a B.S. in Interior Design and is a NYS Certified Interior Designer, Professional member of the American Society of Interior Design, and a National Council of Interior Design Qualifications certificate holder. Before co-founding Curated Nest Interiors, Erin spent ten years running her namesake interior design studio, EMC2 Interiors, where she worked for a diverse range of clients including families, corporate CEOs, magazine editors, television shows, and celebrities.

https://www.curatednest.com/

https://www.instagram.com/curatednest/

Ana joined Creative Matters as a designer in 1999, enjoyed many years as Creative Director and became a Vice President and partner in 2017. She balances a combination of highly evolved technical expertise with insightful planning, creative designs and organized leadership. Ana manages a team of versatile professionals who contribute diverse skills, languages and cultural fluencies to each project they touch.

With an extensive and international portfolio, Ana is no stranger to collaborating across multiple time zones, countries and cultures. She has designed for residences, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and retail spaces for prominent brands and commercial clients worldwide.

Clients respect her as a trusted advisor. As a result, Ana has had the good fortune to work with repeat clients on multiple projects. Ana speaks at trade shows in Canada, the U.S. Europe and Asia. She has travelled to Nepal, India, Thailand and the U.S. to work directly with our mill partners. She is proud to work with Label STEP – our fair trade partner – to ensure the best working conditions for the artisans who weave our handknotted rugs.

Ana has built her expertise over the last 21 years on the philosophy of creating designs that are not only beautiful but have a deep understanding of the interior designer’s vision for the overall space.

Her recent business passion is working with clients on hospitality projects that include both floor and wallcoverings. These capture many of the creative elements she loves along with an intense level of project management.

Ana is a graduate of the Textile Studio at Sheridan College in Canada.

Ali joined Creative Matters in 2006 as a designer and steadily evolved into a people and project management role, becoming Vice President and partner in 2017. Consequently she brings a wealth of creative and project management expertise to hospitality, restaurant, retail and residential floorcovering design projects. Ali’s approach to all projects is to lead with knowledge and learning, making her experience openly available to clients, colleagues and peers. She has successfully managed projects in Canada, the U.S., South Asia and the Caribbean. Ali works with sustainable design principles, an emphasis on natural materials and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Listening to and understanding our clients’ needs and developing team relationships are essential for Ali. She’s exceptional at communicating design direction to our designers and translating design concepts into stunning solutions.

Ali works with clients, mills and Creative Matters team members to create an inclusive environment where both people and projects can thrive. She has travelled to India, Thailand, China and the U.S. to work directly with our mills.

Recently Ali was the project lead for an award-winning hotel project in Detroit that required 277 rugs made in three different countries including Afghanistan where she helped organize a wonderful collaboration between The World Bank, Turquoise Mountain and our fair trade endorser Label STEP.

Ali is a graduate in fine art and geography from the University of Guelph in Canada.

https://creativemattersinc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cmi_design/

Sara Gruber is a highly experienced Textile Designer and Collection Developer with over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality and Furniture industries. She's known for her skills in Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Painting, Weaves, and Yarn Development. Sara is exceptional at creating beautiful woven and printed fabrics, overseeing every step from the idea to the final product.

During her long career at Valley Forge Fabrics, Sara has played a crucial role in innovative design, strategic planning, and understanding textiles. What makes Sara stand out is her ability to manage the entire design process, from concept to stunning fabrics. She's also skilled at coordinating collections and budgets, and harmonizing colors and textures.

Sara collaborates with mills worldwide to bring new ideas to life, creating designs that leave a lasting impact. Her expertise includes unique digital designs, Mill R&D, Fabric Sourcing, and Trend Forecasting.

In addition to her professional excellence, Sara is a personable visionary who makes a lasting impression on every project she's involved in.

https://www.valleyforge.com/

https://www.instagram.com/valleyforgefabrics/

This is an episode that is from the heart. I receive a lot of phone calls, DM's & text messages asking me who do I use for...fill in the blank. In this episode I am sharing it ALL! I am NOT saying that I have all of the answers but where I can lend a hand, I will! There is enough for us ALL to win & be successful at what we do. In business, just like in life you must take ACTION! You can't just keep taking in information, you must DO! I hope this episode helps you where and/if you need.

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https://www.studiodesigner.com/

https://somerselle.com/

https://www.idco.studio/

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Delia LaJeunesse is an art consultant for individuals and interior designerswith a focus on helping folks who have never considered becoming art collectors navigate the art market to find art they truly love.By guiding clients through a personalized and unpretentious process to empower them as collectors, Delia meets clients exactly where they’re at offering education, arts appreciation practices and resources, while curating art for their homes.

Prior to beginning this company, Delia worked in the arts for a decade in various roles— as the Executive Director of a nonprofit, an arts organizer, an educator, publisher and event host. This previous experience gave her intimate knowledge of the art world and its potential, and has enlivened a passion to turn our collective attention towards the arts.

The arts can help us be better citizens, community members, partners, parents, and coworkers. It can be instrumental in our individual journeys of stepping into our potential and purpose, and collecting should not only be accessible, but a fun and fulfilling venture.

http://sbvrt.org/

https://www.instagram.com/sb.vrt/

Since launching BHDM Design in 2012, Dan has encouraged his growing team to create evocative spaces that people want to be in, stay in, celebrate in, and live in. In tandem with a vast portfolio of residential projects across the US, Dan has worked with a number of renowned brands and beloved clientele including the Harvard Club of New York, Google, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, and Calvin Klein, among others. He has also helped visually define successful startups including Casper, Tend, and Real. Notably, earlier this year, Dan launched ARCHIVE by Dan Mazzarini, which is an e-commerce “blogazine” featuring a series of shoppable trend roundups, home tours, curated design inspiration and more - inspired by a mix of his favorite go-to products and trends, as well as those that he admires and appeal to a wide range of aesthetic preferences.

https://www.bhdmdesign.com/

https://archivebydm.com/

https://www.instagram.com/danmazzarini/

For nearly 20 years, we at Annie Elliott Design have listened to our clients, earned their trust, and created gorgeous homes that feature our hallmark mix of modern furnishings, antiques, and art.

Once we understand your needs and preferences – and, importantly, how you live – we design comfortable spaces that withstand the rigors of family living and shine when you entertain.

We invigorate your home with the finest furniture, enliven it by juxtaposing pattern with solid textures, and pull everything together with color. With access to the best resources and long-standing relationships with top tradespeople, we insist on the highest quality in both furnishings and workmanship.

The greatest compliment we receive from our clients is, “You made my home look like me – but I couldn’t have done it without you.”

https://annieelliottdesign.com/

https://www.instagram.com/annieelliottdesign/