Jamie Drake Is Las Vegas' Newest Design Icon

January 4, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Las Vegas on January 5, 2012

World Market Center Las Vegas has named Jamie Drake its 2012 Design Icon.

The award, which recognizes an interior or furniture designer who has made a significant contribution to the industry, will be presented at the Jan. 30-Feb. 3 Winter 2012 Las Vegas Furniture Market.

"Each year, as a Market, we strive to deliver what's new on every front," said Robert Maricich, chief executive officer of International Market Centers, parent company of World Market Center Las Vegas. "We've seen Jamie Drake do the same with his bold, colorful designs and believe he is very deserving of such accolades and industry recognition."

Drake's other acknowledgements include the IFDA New York Circle of Excellence for Interior Design and the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year. His work has been published in media outlets such as including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The New York Times, and Interior Design, and he has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNN and HGTV over the years.

As the new Design Icon, Drake joins the ranks of some of imminent designers such as Christopher Guy, Larry Laslo, Juan Montoya, Roger Thomas and Vicente Wolf.

"I am thrilled to receive the 2012 Design Icon Award and to be named among such an illustrious and distinguished group of talent," said Drake. "I cannot think of a more appropriate place than the glitz, glamour and sparkle of Las Vegas for me to receive this honor and be recognized for my work."

The Design Icon award is a part of Las Vegas Design Center's Design Series. The 2012 award presentation will take place Wed., Feb. 1, at 11 a.m., in Building C, Suite C-176. The presentation will include remarks from Drake, followed by a reception open to all Market attendees.