Mark Daniel
m.a.d. design team USA / Slate Design - Chicago, IL
Mark's background is in architecture which he studied both in Atlanta and in Paris. It was while studying architecture that he learned to appreciate that what goes into a space defines it as much as the walls that enclose the space. The scale of furniture was particularly appealing, as the design integrity of a piece could be maintained more successfully than in the design evolution of a building. Mark's goal is to create products that are inspiring, functional and affordable in the hope that by bringing good design into people's homes, their lives will be enhanced. Mark is based in Chicago and runs Slate Design, Ltd - an award-winning design firm that specializes in product design for both manufacturers and retailers. Some of Slate's clients include Crate&Barrel, CB2, Land of Nod, Z Gallerie, and Design Within Reach.
m.a.d.
Mark Daniel, Matt Cole, & Dan Given
Having spent over 10 years designing, making and managing other people's furniture around Asia, Matt and Dan decided to set up m.a.d. in 2010 to satisfy their own quest to design and develop useful, affordable and desirable furniture for the modern urban dweller.
Fresh, innovative, contemporary, our furniture is developed without compromise and to m.a.d.'s own high standards. m.a.d. aims to design and manufacture products that ensure a complete product experience for our clients and the end user.
m.a.d. design team is a collaboration of like-minded, international product designers based around the world. Our operations are based in Asia and include the 'm.a.d. lab'™ product development and testing facility and our own production assembly plant in Southern China. m.a.d. currently ship from our facilities to clients in 20 countries worldwide.
