MEET OUR MEMBER COLUMN- Introducing Lisa Walker Brown

Happy September

Let's Get To Know
Member Lisa Walker Brown,
Chief Operating Officer
of
Everick Brown Designs
With a Little Question & Answer Session...  

What inspires you day in and day out? 

I’m inspired by the artistic climate. There seems to be an electricity in the air around being independent and creating your own path.  Today, I am particularly inspired and excited about seeing more people of color represented in the world of art and design - in museums, in magazines and media, on corporate boards and on panels. Diversity is finally being seen as an asset. That inspires me to keep soaring. 

What do you do?

I am a partner and COO at Everick Brown Design (Everick is my husband) and Co-Founder of Objects & Accents, our home décor accessory business. O&A is in retail stores in Los Angeles, Cliff Young Showroom at 200 Lex. and is a turnkey service for interior designers finalizing projects or prepping for photo shoots. 

Why are you great at it?

I grew up in Los Angeles and was surrounded by artists living creatively, whether it was visual arts or production. It seems everyone in LA is connected to the arts and entertainment industry one way or another, my family is no exception. Additionally, my grandfather, an artist, opened the first art gallery in LA owned by an African American so I’ve been surrounded by art and artists my entire life. I think what makes me great is my ability to connect with people and help deliver their vision. Our clients come to us for the Everick Brown aesthetic and our job is to enhance their environment and bring their vision to life through that lens. 

find Lisa on Instagram

Everick Brown Designs

@objectandaccents

Why did you join IFDA? 

Because David Santi harassed me! LOL To connect with great talents and great minds in the industry. The IFDA group is made up of incredibly generous and friendly people. The mixers are terrific fun and everyone is open to help, educate and share their insight. I always feel like I can go to any member and seek advice and counsel and they want the best for me. It’s not a competitive environment. We all know there is plenty to go around and we are stronger together. 

How can we learn more about your business? 

Let’s have lunch! You can see examples of our work at everickbrown.com and check out objectsandaccents.com if you are interested in unique, artisanal home décor – we can assist in accessorizing any design project. 

Little-known fact about you?

Everick and I grew up together in Los Angeles, attending k-12 together. Then, went our separate ways to college.  We reconnected at a high-school reunion. 

available through objectsandaccents.com

IFDA Selects Chooses Best In Show for ICFF in New York City on May 18, 2015

What is IFDA Selects?

IFDA Selects is committed to spotting and awarding stellar design. 

A select group of hand-picked judges are on hand at major design shows in New York City area to award Best In Show in various categories.  The judges walked the show at ICFF on May 18th at the Jacob Javits Center.  

Take a look at the winners...

Furniture – Bernhardt Design Chairs (Collective)

Judge Kim Price, Kavante

“The bold bright colors incorporated into fresh new seating designs clean lines innovative handles, livable, functional" 

Lighting- Work&Design “Golden Night”

Judge Andrea Algaze

“This handmade light fixture series is so simple and elegant, they would work in any space – clean, colorful, and impactful. Made in BROOKLYN.”

Textiles – Abigail Edwards – “Bird Shadow Wallpaper”

Judge Yasue Ishikawa

“Natural and elegant, unique wall covering & fabric. Hand drawn printed on traditional rollers.

Environmental friendly.”

Decorative Accessories – Bueno Glass

Judge Andrea Algaze

“A collaboration between husband and wife artists from the Penland School of Crafts in the mountains of North Carolina. These hand blown stones can be used as a tabletop display or wall sculpture. Both the Stone Series and the Silver Series can be curated independently or combined in any design. They are both beautiful, organic exciting & calming, and can be specified for residential as well as commercial environments.”

Innovative Booth Design – 
Apparatus (also a former IFDA NY Rising Star)

Judge Michael Tavano

“Great use of simple chic architecture - frames the product beautifully and creates an encapsulated environment to experience 
a modern palace of lighting.”

Art – Cosmopolitan Glass

Judge Deborah Martin

“Large crackled glass art pieces.”

Bath – Franz Viegener

Judge Andrea Brodfuehrer

“FRANZ VIEGENER’s handcrafted products are designed with uncompromising attention for detail. Creativity, innovation, quality and customer satisfaction are at the heart of the FRANZ VIEGENER and their stunning faucet design.”

Flooring – M&M Design– “Carpeting”

Judge Maureen Klein

“Loved the beautiful crisp colors and designs and the companies dedication to help those devastated by earthquake in Nepal”

Kitchen – Tapologie

Judge Atsuko Mayachi

“Decorative faucets, hand blown glass made in England.  Beautiful and elegant.”