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Working with EPIC: Rebranding the CGTP

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I recently started working on an interesting volunteer project for the organization EPIC which pairs creatives with not for profit organizations who are in need of design services. It’s a fascinating process that achieves a re-branding effort in a short period of time by quickly building a creative team and getting them to work intensively [...]


Strand Design wins AIA Chicago Design Competition

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“Designers were challenged to create a design concept using a single, standard sized, wood hollow core door. Mechanical and adhesive fasteners could be utilized in the design, along with door hardware and finishes. Concept materials were to be found at the Rebuilding Exchange, with the exception of adhesive fasteners.” We are very pleased to have [...]


Strand Design is in The Post Family’s 2011 Gift Guide!

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Many thanks to The Post Family for including our Tripod Stool in their 2011 Holiday Gift Guide. We are honored to be among some amazing company!


Strand Design Hosts “End of Year Home Goods Show”

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Join us for a fun evening of great student work. December 09 | 6pm – 9pm @ Strand Design | 1008 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607


Come check out our latest designs at Post 27!

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Strand Design will be showing our latest designs at Post 27 on Thursday, December 1st. In case you missed our booth at Design Harvest, you must come by as we unveil the new goods! We’re proud to be now showing our entire collection at Post 27. Hope to see you there! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st 5-9pm.


Strand Design in The Anthology Mag 2011 Gift Guide!

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Many thanks to Anthology Magazine for including our Tree Theory Messenger Bag in their 2011 Gift Guide. If you can’t wait to get your hands on one of these insanely high quality leather bags, visit our shop!


Strand Design: Unique furnishings for Jam Chicago

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The popular breakfast spot Jam has relocated from it’s original location in Ukie Village to the hottest new restaurant area in Chicago; Logan Square. Helmed by Chef/Owner Jeffrey Mauro, each meal at Jam is prepared with reverence and devotion to culinary craftsmanship, and the decor of the new space reflects the same attention to detail. [...]


Strand Design Featured on Thrillist

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Thanks so much to Thrillist for writing what is quite possibly the most hilarious write-up we have ever received. Check it out right here:


Strand Design on Trendhunter

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Thanks Meghan Young of Trendhunter for writing a nice little spot about our work. Check it out here!


Strand Design Featured on Design Milk

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We are more than thrilled to have our latest collection featured on Design Milk. Check out the spot right here!


“Polack” : Searching for The Source of The Polish Joke

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James Kenney, one of my favorite mentors, is an amazing filmmaker. His most recent project is a thought provoking and beautifully researched film about the origins of “the Polish joke” in America. This film begins with a simple question about the origins of Polish jokes, but expands into a philosophical journey about acceptance, rejection, society, [...]


Strand Design at Design Harvest 2011

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Wow. Design Harvest 2011 was an absolute blast. The weather was lovely. The food was scrumptious. The design was fantastic. If you weren’t able to make it out this year, here is a picture of our booth! We showed a lot of great new products this year that will soon be making it into our [...]


Visit Strand Design at Design Harvest 2011: Oct. 1 & 2

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Strand Design is thrilled to participate in The Second Annual Design Harvest Street Festival! We will be displaying and selling some of our latest designs, and are looking forward to enjoying what promises to be a really incredible event.


Strand Design in “The Art of Green” at Ryerson Woods

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We are very pleased to be a part of “The Art of Green” at Ryerson Woods, a beautiful show curated by Franck Mercurio. The exhibition features a range of regional artists and designers who are creating works in sustainable ways and raising awareness of environmental issues through art and design. As our contribution to the [...]


Gorgeous Walnut Slab Tabletop by Strand Design

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We recently completed a truly beautiful slab top for our friends Matt & Laura of Moss Design. Using incredibly thick slabs of book matched walnut from Horigan Urban Forest Products, this table is a definite conversation piece. Check it out in person at Moss, or view more pictures on the Moss Blog.