Chris and Jon Panichella lead the industrial design portion of Achella Design - a multidisciplinary studio representing the collaborative efforts of Chris, Alyssa and Jon Panichella. While their primary focus is furniture and graphic design, they have helped clients find solutions in diverse industries from medical devices to retail and exhibit design.

In lieu of an overarching design philosophy, Achella Design prefers to focus on authentic collaborations between the client, the intent of the project, and the end user. Their goal is to tailor market solutions that perfectly blend their design sensibilities with the brands they create them for. With this honest approach Achella Design creates honest solutions. 

For a product to be truly successful, Marcel and Rita Beck believe it must enhance and promote the company for which it was developed. That’s why before creating their design firm, the pair attended furniture design shows across the world, finding inspiration and building knowledge about the diversity of people and industries they would serve. In 1992, they brought back their experience to establish Beck+Beck Design associates. Their international sensibility still influences each of their contract and residential designs today.

This collaboration between Iris Dates and Linda Porter Bishop brought together many years of extensive healthcare experience. Together, the pair created several pieces that balance elegance and functionality, basing their approach on the belief that furniture and space itself can comfort and heal. Research with nurses and medical staff allowed them to build in practical, intuitive details like wall protection, bumper-rails and cleanouts. While each designer has been recognized in their field for their individual accomplishments, the designs they created together for the healthcare market have received worldwide accreditation and awards.

Gecco Vision was founded in 1997 by Henner Jahns. The company has performed award-winning work for numerous clients in Europe and the United States. Realizing your brand in a compelling and innovative way is our goal. Our passion for design takes people where they want to go, towards an idea, to an experience. Our expertise includes all levels of the design process: research, product development, invention, engineering, and manufacturing. We believe in a hands-on approach and the efficient utilization of tools according to the project’s needs.

Juhee Park, a Senior Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience in the field. Juhee's design career has taken her from Chicago to Seoul, Korea, and Southern California, where she's worked on a wide range of projects across various industries.

From medical equipment to housewares, electronics to furniture, she has extensive experience in designing products that improve people's lives. Juhee believes that good design is not just about aesthetics or functionality—it's about collaboration. She values the contributions of marketing and engineering colleagues in creating successful products.

At OFS and Carolina, Juhee is proud to be part of a team that prioritizes collaboration and communication to create meaningful, innovative designs. Together, they bring unique perspectives and expertise to every project, ensuring that the end result is not just visually appealing, but also meets the needs of our clients and end-users.

Founded in 1994 as Quicksilver, Q Design is a collaboration between designers, problem solvers, artists, and creatives who seek to develop products that encourage productivity and foster well-being. In keeping pace with constantly changing industry standards, Q Design works closely with clients, ensuring clear communication and efficient distribution. Their award-winning products are proof that interdisciplinary collaboration leads to innovative solutions.

Led by the belief that form truly does follow function, industrial designer Michael Shields of Studio3 has been designing furniture for over 30 years. His focus is on designing for disassembly, seeking out environmentally responsible materials, and ensuring comfort for the user. After working closely with other prominent furniture brands, Michael launched an independent design studio in North Carolina, where he has been providing clients with innovative products since 2001. His work has earned him over twenty patents and six Best of NeoCon awards.

Thijs Smeets founded Studio Smeets, his own Amsterdam-based design firm, in 2007. Since completing his extensive education as both a designer and engineer, he has crafted a wide variety of products, from eyeglasses to consumer electronics to furniture. Many of his designs have attracted worldwide acclaim and awards including the Toon van Tuijl Design Award as well as recognition for Good Industrial Design. Thijs Smeets is especially well-known for designing an ingenious reading light called LiliLite.

In 1989, after decades working in furniture design, Roger Webb founded Webb Associates a design consultancy based in London. Today, Roger still leads the firm, but now is joined by fellow designers David Lancaster and Tony DaCosta. Webb Associates are known for their ergonomic expertise and carefully tailored design solutions. Our partnership with Roger and his team has produced some of our favorite product lines, such as Kaleid, Fleet, Hydra, Ezel, Genus, Heya, LeanTo, Obeya, and Kasura by OFS.

Los Angeles-based designer David Dahl has been making pieces for residential clients for almost 25 years. Raised in Kent, Ohio, David brings together Midwestern ideals with a coastal influence in each of his designs. Attention to detail and passion for craft have distinguished David’s designs in the industry. In 1992, David opened Dahl Furniture, contracting work for many contract manufacturers. David is known for his versatility, quality, and belief that good design is a sign of respect for those who will purchase, own, and use the product.

Mehmet Bereket, an industrial designer from Turkey, began his career in automotive design, collaborating with industry giants such as General Motors, Ford, and Toyota, earning recognition for his innovative contributions. Expanding his horizons into the realm of commercial furniture design, Mehmet brought his discerning aesthetic sensibilities and understanding of user experience to the fore. His outstanding work in this area has been repeatedly honored with multiple NeoCon awards, further cementing his reputation as a designer celebrated for his innovation and precision in design.