Iconic home Interiors, advice, and stories from 50 amazing Black designers

June Reese

Book - 2023

"In 2010, Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID) began to unite, connect, and promote Black designers, bringing their projects into the spotlight. Author Ashley June Reese lends her thoughtful eye and powerful writing to the project, weaving together inspiring interiors and the fascinating personal stories of each featured designer. Justina Blakeney, Faith Blakeney, Adair Curtis and Jason Bolden of JSN Studio, Bridgid Coulter, Corey Damen Jenkins, Forbes and Masters, General Judd, Keia McSwain, Brigette Romanek, and a total of 50 industry stars, tell their stories and share their challenges and triumphs. Design philosophies and creative influences are brought to light and mingle with wonderfully designed spaces in a range of styles: The ...result is a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a person of color creating work in the design industry today" --

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Subjects
Genres
interviews
Pictorial works
Interviews
Illustrated works
Published
New York : Abrams 2023
Language
English
Corporate Author
Black Interior Designers, Inc
Main Author
June Reese (author)
Corporate Author
Black Interior Designers, Inc (-)
Other Authors
Amy Astley (writer of foreword)
Physical Description
254 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN
9781419763649
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Leah Alexander
  • Elliott Barnes
  • Arianne Bellizaire
  • Faith Blakeney
  • Justina Blakeney
  • Christopher Charles
  • Nikki Chu
  • Danielle Colding
  • Bridgid Coulter Cheadle
  • Adair Curtis
  • Brenda Danso
  • Anthony Dunning
  • Kelly Finley
  • Tavia Forbes & Monet Masters
  • Amhad Freeman
  • Joan Goodwin
  • Rasheeda Gray
  • Elaine Griffin
  • Lorna Gross
  • Amber Guyton
  • Linda Hayslett
  • André Jordan Hilton
  • Laura Hodges
  • Breegan Jane
  • Corey Damen Jenkins
  • General Judd
  • Delia Kenza
  • Bailey Li
  • Michael London
  • Travis London
  • Cheryl Luckett
  • Don Ricardo Massenburg
  • NeKeia McSwain
  • Nike Onile
  • David Quarles
  • DuVäl Reynolds
  • Byron Risdon
  • Brigette Romanek
  • Saudah Saleem
  • Catasha Singleton
  • Beth Diana Smith
  • Keita Turner
  • Lisa Turner
  • Alvin Wayne
  • Eneia White
  • Nicole White
  • Joy Williams
  • Ron Woodson
  • Acknowledgments
  • Photo Credits
Review by Library Journal Review

Interior designer Reese is the VP of Black Interior Designers, Inc., which strives to provide services and business opportunities for Black designers. By spotlighting 50 Black interior designers, Reese hopes to invigorate others in pursuit of their passions. Each write-up features an image and short biography of the designer, along with a Q&A and photos of interiors they've created. Some of the interview questions (like "Why is it important to layer a room design?") are repeated throughout the book, but they are carefully curated. By learning how being a Black designer affects their work or what they want to be remembered for, readers get a glimpse into the creators' influences and work ethics. For those hoping to get more concrete design tips, the featured professionals give advice on bringing the outdoors in, using color or texture, the importance of lighting, and more. They also offer their go-to simple tricks, such as being open to trying new and different things. VERDICT A stunning celebration of Black designers, their work, and their passions.--Whitney Bates-Gomez

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