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Cosentino Announces Inaugural “Design Alliance” Influencer Program
New Cosentino Design Alliance Influencers, from left: Richard T. Anuszkiewicz; Nar Bustamante; Young Huh; Nina Magon; Jaime Rummerfiel; Ron Woodson; Ashley Rumsey
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draws inspiration from his trav- els, with more than 30 countries to date. His passions span a range of architectural forms – from ul- tra-modern, Regency style, Span- ish, and mid-century architecture. “Most homes have immense potential. My job is to bring the property to its full potential.”
Ashley Rumsey,
Toronto, Canada
Ashley Rumsey is a principal
at the award-winning interior de- sign firm Mason Studio, alongside co-principal Stanley Sun. In 2011, the duo launched Mason Studio, a firm focused on the integra- tion of art, objects, graphics and technology. Ashley is a specialist in interior design and visual arts and has been trained at leading Canadian and Australian institu- tions. She previously held a lead design position for Yabu Pushel- berg managing large scale proj- ects for international hoteliers. Today, Mason Studio’s projects range from jewel toned boutique bistros to sleek condos and chic retail spaces in Canada and be- yond. Mason Studio has received various awards recognizing their outstanding work and have been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, Metropolis, The Globe and Mail, Azure, Wallpaper, Canadian Inte- riors and more.
Cosentino, the global leader in the distribution and production of inno-
vative surfaces for architecture and design, is delighted to unveil its latest influencer program, the Cosentino Design Alliance. The inaugural class is comprised of seven leading interior designers across North America, with exper- tise spanning the residential, hos- pitality and commercial spaces.
The program, which will of- ficially commenced at the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, will show- case the designers’ expertise and talent at tent pole industry events and trade shows in 2020 and 2021 where the beauty and durability of Cosentino’s products will come to life through panels, installations, activations, and more.
“Cosentino was among the very first in the industry to launch a de- sign influencer program and we’re delighted to unveil this latest iter- ation at KBIS 2020,” says Patty Dominguez, VP of A&D Sales for Cosentino North America. “The opportunity to create even deeper partnerships and synergies with these incredibly talented profes- sionals is such an honor, and we so look forward to having them share their expertise with fellow industry professionals and design enthusiasts alike on behalf of the brand.”
The 2020–2021 Cosentino De- sign Alliance includes:
Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, Nashville, Tennessee.
With accolades including 2019
Kitchen+Bath Business Person of the Year Praiseworthy Pick, NKBA Insider, 2018 Coverings Emerging Leader, 2017 Mode- nus Top 10 Design Influencer and alumnus of the inaugural NKBA Top 30 Under 30 program, Rich- ard is a recognized kitchen & bath design authority. He graduated from Virginia Tech’s Residential Design program and has spoken at industry events across North
America, including Design Chi- cago, Wanted Design New York, DDA Toronto, and KBIS, among others. He has also been high- lighted in national publications such as Architectural Digest, Tra- ditional Home, House Beautiful, The Washington Post, Business of Home, Robb Report, HGTV Mag- azine, and more.
Nar Bustamante, Sacramento, California.
Nar Bustamante, president
and principal designer of Sacra- mento, Calif.-based Nar Design Group, was born in Mexico City and raised in San Francisco. His extensive travels throughout Eu- rope, North Africa, and North America have played an influen- tial role in his appreciation for art, culture and architecture. These cornerstones, along with his own clients’ artwork, provide the in- spiration for his international award-winning and highly publi- cized designs that exude luxurious modern, eclectic and innovative aesthetics.
Young Huh,
New York, New York
Young Huh, founder of Young
Huh Interior Design, specializes in residential and commercial in- teriors. After receiving an English degree from Smith College and a law degree from Fordham Univer- sity, the Detroit native founded her firm in 2007. Young believes in resetting the design narrative for each project to find the har- mony and dynamism through classic and modern design princi- ples, with thoughtful architectural details providing the groundwork for warm and welcoming interiors animated by surface treatments, play of pattern and color and a touch of wanderlust. Industry accolades include the prestigious 2019 ELLE Decor A-List and “Five Interior Designers on the Rise” by VOGUE, among others. Her work can be seen in leading publications such as Architectural Digest, Domino, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, Interior Design,
LUXE Interiors + Design, The New York Times, Real Simple and The Wall Street Journal. Young actively bolsters the local and global design community through speaking engagements and char- itable events including, among others, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House and NKBA Board of Directors.
Nina Magon,
Houston, Texas
Nina Magon is an international,
award-winning interior designer and TV personality renowned for her signature refined modern aesthetic. As Creative Director of Contour Interior Design, Nina seeks first to create a vision and then execute it for each client, designing one-of-a-kind envi- ronments tailored to the client’s unique taste, with an emphasis on skillfully executed, flawless detail. Contour is lauded in its industry for its integration of de- sign innovation, construction ex- pertise, and business acumen. Her lavish residential, commercial and hospitality spaces have won national and international acclaim as she has been recognized as one of the top designers and most creative in the world by leading publications, such as Hospitality Design, Interior Design, Archi- tectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal and more.
Jaime Rummerfield,
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles-based Woodson &
Rummerfield’s co-founder Jaime Rummerfield has a signature Cal- ifornia sensibility rooted in classic design training mixed with a fash- ion-forward design approach. She is touted as one of the nation’s top young Interior Designers by Tra- ditional Home, Town & Country and House Beautiful magazines. Her creative eye focuses on the science behind color, texture, bal- ance, proportion and scale that is applied to creating memorable and pleasing spaces. Much of her passion and inspiration is derived from the theatrics of Hollywood,
not just because of Woodson & Rummerfield’s A-list clientele, but even more so the glamour of the silver screen and the romantic bygone eras of film.
Ron Woodson,
Los Angeles, California Growing up with parents in
the music industry in Los Ange- les, Woodson & Rummerfield’s co-founder Ron Woodson was exposed to the homes of many tastemakers. “One’s home is a refuge from the ordinary. It should be the perfect expression of the lives, aspirations and con- sciousness of the homeowner. My job is to understand these aspirations and release them into a very special space for the resi- dents,” says Ron. With more than 15 years in the design industry, Ron is ever-exploring new ma- terials, furniture forms, colors and fixtures always with a nod to the past. He attended the UCLA School of Interior Design and was recently named one of the Top 20 Black Designers in America. Ron
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