Brian Graham | Principal | Graham Designs

September 18 | 4:30pm Regnier Forum Title of Lecture: Interior Design : Furniture Design Description of Lecture: With a deep understanding of the modern workplace, combined with a respect for history, designer Brian Graham explains how thinking like an interior designer informs the creation of his new furniture designs. From his start as an interior designer for corporate giant Gensler to an independent furniture designer working for some of the best brands in the industry, Brian uses rich visual images combined with a wry sense of humor to deliver an inspiring design talk. Subjects covered include where his inspiration comes from; the importance he places on establishing mentors in your career; the process he’s refined of reading & reacting to evolving workplace trends that informs his development of new products, and much more. Best known for elegant case goods and distinctive seating collections, Brian is involved in a wide range of genres, consulting across disciplines and crafting integrated design programs for his clients. Brian received a BFA in Interior Architecture at California State University, Long Beach, where he also served as an adjunct professor. In 1999, he established the Graham Design Studio in San Francisco to offer a strategic approach to the design, development, and marketing of products.