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Metrpolitan Relax: Product development.
With the original Metropolitan Chair designed by Jeffrey Bernett in 2002, the brand honors its heritage by reimagining some of its most iconic projects for Salone del Mobile 2025. Metropolitan Relax integrates a tilt mechanism and refined backrest.
Raleigh Home Desk: Product design and ad copy.
The Raleigh Desk was developed in response to DWR’s request for additional offerings within the Raleigh Home Collection. The objective was to create a complementary hardwood desk that echoes the design language of the celebrated Raleigh bedroom pieces.
“Raleigh reveals quality craftsmanship through subtle details. A solid wood storage drawer, which can be installed on either side, opens with an integrated drawer pull to reveal dovetail joinery. A storage compartment in the back keeps cables neatly concealed.”
Inscape Meditation: Product design.
Soft furniture for the Inscape Meditation studio in New York City. Sewn and assembled by hand in France.
Longshore Lounge Collection: Product design, development & art direction.
Walters Outdoor is an in-house brand formed under the Walters label. CDS was tasked with developing a product catalog that reflects a new contemporary offering. The Longshore Collection is one of over fifteen exclusive lounge and table collections exclusively for Walters. Each collection is thoughtfully designed with a consideration for durable materials, vendor constraints and clear, concise specifications tailored to a dealer-focused sales model.
Georgica Lounge Collection: Product design, development & ad copy.
“...remarkable comfort and elegant styling, the Georgica lounge collection invites you to sink in. Constructed from solid teak wood or aluminum; subtle curves complement contrasting woven rope panels. Georgica is offered as a sectional sofa allowing a variety of planning configurations.”
Nestle Chair: Product development.
Designed by Brad Ascalon Studio, the chair program was developed under my leadership in close collaboration with Stylex’s in-house team. Utilizing 3D CAD modeling and advanced prototyping techniques we led the product through intensive design exploration and feasibility testing.
Nestle is GREENGUARD certified. It incorporates bio foam, and the shell is designed to limit rework and scrap during the manufacturing process, thus reducing waste.
Winner of Metropolis Likes Award, 2014
Honoree of Interior Design Best of Year Award, 2014
Featured KD Stool: Product design and development.
Realized in collaboration with architect Colin Stief and produced by Levi Fisher of Fisher’s Quality Furniture in Lancaster County PA.
Amishmade* is a collection of small furniture objects. The pieces exhibit Amish construction principles and manufacturing techinques demonstrating traditional craftsmanship can flourish in a modern economy.