Aug 16, 2012

SCAD Launches Working Class Studio Fall 2012 Collections

Working Class Studio, a product development venture of the Savannah College of Art and Design, debuts new products this August at the New York International Gift Fair. Building upon its reputation for innovative design, the studio will present unique and stylish home décor products from its talented community of student, alumni and faculty artists.

“We at Working Class Studio are pleased to announce the launch of our new, eco-friendly Nani Collection Vases made from reconstituted zebrawood and glass test tubes,” said Kyle Millsap, sales and marketing manager for Working Class Studio. “Additionally, we are introducing the Tommie Collection Coat Rack, a clever resting place for your jackets, scarves and caps. Both of these wall-mounted, décor products make a great addition to our ever-expanding line of unique designs. We are also excited to unveil a new collection of tabletop vases that are ceramic and handmade.”

The Nani Collection Vases
This wall-mounted bud vase, designed by Nani Cabada (B.F.A., industrial design, 2010), is an unexpected work of art for your wall and a clever way to showcase your favorite flowers and foliage. The curved wood and bold stripes of the grain create a modern silhouette, while a test tube placed in the middle of the form adds a surprising twist as the vessel for your flowers. The Nani Collection Vase is composed of a birch plywood interior and reconstituted zebrawood exterior. They are available in two sizes: a single with one test tube or a trio with three test tubes.

The Tommie Collection Coat Rack
Finally—a clever and chic solution to the over-stocked closet. This coat rack, designed by Thomas Fullmer (M.A., furniture design and design management, 2011), mimics the silhouette of a zipper, drawing its inspiration from the very thing it is meant to display. Mounted directly to your wall, it makes the perfect resting place for your jackets, ties and accouterments. The rack is made from lightweight, powder-coated aluminum and available in three colors.

The Irene Collection Vases
The handmade, rounded forms of the Irene Collection Vases are the perfect marriage of modern sensibilities and one-of-a-kind charm. Each elegant vessel tapers to a small opening that is perfect for a simple flower or other natural find. Group the vases en masse for a modern statement, or scatter them throughout your home as subtle accents. Each one is handmade from a porcelain/stoneware blend by the artist and designer, Irene McCollam (B.F.A., photography, 1999). The vases have a neutral crème exterior with a pop of color inside, and are available in three sizes – reed, leaf and sprout.

The entire line of Working Class Studio products can be purchased online at shopscad.com, at shopSCAD in Savannah and in specialty boutiques worldwide. For a list of store locations, visit workingclassstudio.com.

Media may contact Jessica Thiergart at 912.525.5296 or jthierga@scad.edu for interview and image requests. You may also contact Kyle Millsap, sales and marketing manager, at 912.525.6992 or kmillsap@scad.edu.

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in more than 40 areas of study, as well as minors in nearly 60 disciplines in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning. For more information, visit scad.edu. About Working Class Studio

Working Class Studio is a product development venture of the Savannah College of Art and Design that cultivates and promotes the work of talented SCAD student, alumni and faculty artists. An innovative concept for an educational institution, Working Class Studio marries function with fine art to deliver a well-curated, ever-expanding mix of original stationery and home décor lines sold in retail stores across the United States and internationally. For more information about Working Class Studio, visit workingclassstudio.com.

Visit Working Class Studio at upcoming home and gift shows:
AUG. 19–22, 2012
New York International Gift Fair
Jacob Javits Convention Center
Accent on Design, Booth 3772