Designing from the Inside Out - How Interior Design Inspires Furniture Creation

Brian Graham is the founder and creative director of Graham Design, a studio specializing in contemporary furniture and related products for the workplace and healthcare markets. With over 30 years of experience in design, Brian's strategic approach combines planning, research, and creativity to deliver solutions that meet both the needs and expectations of his manufacturing partners. His work has garnered multiple awards and recognition from prestigious organizations such as AIA, IIDA, IDSA, IFMA, and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design. His mission is to create products that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable, enhancing the quality of life for people. Brian is an advocate and advisor for the design industry, collaborating with leading manufacturers, associations, and publications to promote the value and impact of design. He actively engages with the larger design community to champion a deeper understanding of the significance of design in contemporary culture. This includes participating in design talks, industry panels, podcasts, and filmed media. Of growing importance to Brian is building opportunities for a more diverse and representative design community. To this end, he serves on the board of Industrial Design Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to foster curiosity, promote creativity, and build self-confidence in youth from diverse communities through high school design education. 

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