Design Today

What is furniture design all about? Is it only for the designers of furniture? Furniture Designers Association, the first was October 25, 1917, where he formed its first constitution and bylaws. It was conceived in 1916 in Grand Rapids, but the city famous for the production of furniture from a local producer Irwin W. Robert. He wanted to promote good relationship between the manufacturer and designer furniture. He then arranged a meeting between the two groups was so successful, three of designer furniture Kimerly William L., J. Stuart Clingman and Thomas Handley determined an association for the benefit of both the form designer and manufacturer. They encouraged the local furniture designers to join the association. Thus was formed the Association of Grand Rapids, Berkey and E. Jones was appointed chairman, were elected, the owner of William A. Berkey Furniture Co., in collaboration with designers eighteen qualified and all members of the Association of Furniture Manufacturers, the contract approved as members. Membership Members of the association is to be limited only local furniture maker in Grand Rapids. In 1920, Furniture Designers Association was restructured and the composition has been given to all certified designers in the United States. It was first given as an associate member to the supplier and subsequently granted to students to design furniture. The need for good prospective forced many designers out of Grand Rapids. Currently, there are plenty of designer furniture in Grand Rapids, the organization primarily for the Southern Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. Principles In 1926, said Thomas Johnson, former President that the objective and purpose of Grand Rapids is a furniture designer to collaborate and standardize the work of social assistance to the furniture design and construction. Currently, the Association standards for furniture design to stabilize and educate friends and working in the field of furniture designers. The company has about 90 members, which led to more frequent meetings, usually five in one year. The best students in recent years, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University in downtown Grand Rapids was awarded $ 1,500 each year in December. Other furniture designers Associations: American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) It was founded in 1981 as an international non-profit professional association. It strives to improve, support and promotion in furniture design. Membership is not limited, the American furniture designer, but also international professional designers can be a member of the American Society for furniture designers. Chicago Furniture Designers Association The Chicago Furniture Designers Association is established in the art and craft innovative furniture design, by promoting the community of developers and device manufacturers. Meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month. At the Chicago Furniture Designers Association, meet designers and exchange of ideas and information on furniture design and to develop the know-how. The club also organizes exhibitions for certified members. Finally, the association encourages designers to try to expand their interests in furniture design.