UNION is an award-winning product design firm founded by industrial designers Shaun Smith and Jeff Theesfeld. Building upon the pairs years of experience owning a renowned product development company, UNION focuses on creating simple, yet beautiful, designs while striving for function at its best. Working with a global client base, they have established themselves as contract furniture specialists with expertise combining real world constraints with thoughtful design aesthetics. Their design approach has earned them global recognition including several Best of NeoCon as well as iF Design Awards.

Loyalty Leather is a Philadelphia based leather bag and shoe design studio specializing in hand-painted leather goods. Founded and owned by the lgbtq+ couple Cheryl and Kyra Ellzysmith. This creative duo specializes in creating high quality luxury leather goods that also double as works of art. Committed to making sustainable choices for our future, Cheryl and Kyra have designed a manufacturing process that minimizes the overproduction of goods and utilizes leather left over from the meat industry. This unique process allows each and every Loyalty Leather client to customize and own a one-of-a-kind piece while minimizing their impact on the environment

During my 17 years at Adidas, I've worked as a Designer of Footwear, Apparel, Graphic, Color, and Material within Style, Performance, and Innovation organizations. As a creative my goal is to be surrounded by a passion for creating meaningful change. I am confident in my ability to curiously listen, drive change with empathy, and fearlessly give. When it comes down to it, all I really want to do is build with great people.