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July 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Herman Miller's legacy of modern design can be traced back nearly a century to when Gilbert Rohde (1894–1944) became the company's first design director in 1932. Rohde's pioneering modernist approach was pivotal to the company's transformation away from traditional reproductions to original designs that better served the needs of changing architecture and ways of living.
July 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Scott Grove was awarded the ICFA/Richard Frinier Design Scholarship for his submittal of “Seaside Sun-dance,” a collection of five textile patterns for luxury hotel and cruise pool furniture, presented in an innovative laser-cut umbrella and patio cover devised to interact with sunlight.
July 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Design Within Reach (DWR), launches its first flooring partnership with Beni, the global rug brand responsibly crafted in Morocco. Four exclusive designs in Beni’s recently launched Low Pile rug style, an elegant and restrained, shorter knotted weave - Brick, Borderline, Backgammon and Fences - join DWR’s ever-growing portfolio.
July 30,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs, Inc., upped her tally to 37 awards to date, both regional and national in an array of categories including high-end residential, kitchen and bath, outdoors, healthcare, hospitality, retail and product design, with four wins at the Design Excellence Awards from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Designers (ASID NJ).
July 29,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
From 40 finalists, Las Vegas Market buyers have selected eight products as “People’s Choice” winners in the Summer 2024 Market Snapshot program: Glass Aquarelle Coupe Set of 4 by Beatriz Ball; Cuddle Throw Blanket in Walnut by Cozy Earth; Gala Mirror by Cyan Design; Sconset Credenza by Elk Home; Balducci Oval Mirror by Howard Elliott; Movement 1 in Terracotta by Leftbank Art; Avana Sofa by O.W. Lee; and Metal Crinkle Post Earrings by Sunday Girl. Finalist and winning products will be featured in two vignettes at Las Vegas Market, running through Thursday, August 1, at World Market Center Las Vegas.
July 29,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Macy’s announced that Sabina Israelian-Garcia has been promoted to senior vice president, general merchandising manager of Home, Foods and Toys. Israelian-Garcia most recently served as Macy’s vice president divisional business manager of Big Ticket.
July 29,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Digital Wave Technology today announces its continued partnership with Dovetail Furniture, one of the largest importers and wholesale distributors of fine handcrafted furniture on the West Coast. Dovetail Furniture has signed a multi-year agreement to leverage Digital Wave Technology's product experience management (PXM) solution as a key part of its technology footprint.