Jun 1, 2026
DEMDACO announces new partnership

Carrie Kiefer and Morgan Georgie. Photo courtesy of DEMDACO.

DEMDACO announced a brand-new partnership with Ampersand Design Studio, a Kansas City-based creative company founded by friends Morgan Georgie and Carrie Kiefer. With a shared passion for art and a love for bright colors, bold patterns and hand-drawn typography, these new collections are full of energy, joy and personality — striking a balance between youthfulness and sophistication, while tying into key relationship fostering trends shoppers are seeking in the marketplace.

At the heart of Georgie and Kiefer’s work is a philosophy that mirrors their infectious enthusiasm: “We believe that friendship is an art form.” Their creations are crafted to reflect the joy, color and sophistication of those meaningful connections. Through thoughtful, yet charmingly fun, optimistic and happy designs, each piece serves to celebrate the friendships that make life beautiful.

Photo courtesy of DEMDACO.

Retailers, buyers, guests and friends are invited to stop by and meet Georgie and Kiefer in the DEMDACO Showroom 1824, Building #2 at Atlanta’s AmericasMart on Wednesday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Can’t make it to Atlanta? The Ampersand Collection will also be featured at the Dallas Market (Ivystone Showroom WTC #236) and Las Vegas Market (Ivystone Showroom BLDG C #696), giving retailers additional opportunities to explore the collection in person.




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