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Brand Profile | David Oakey
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David Oakey, founder of David Oakey Designs, collaborated with Interface in 1994, and has been leading global efforts in sustainable or "smart design" and mass customization manufacturing. He is passionate following his steps to sustainability through process, product, and people. In all of his work, Oakey calls attention to the need to design respecting the future in a
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sustainable way; he inspires architects and designers to change their approach to the design process considering use of materials, processes, and products.
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Oakey, educated in carpet design at Kidderminster College pursued his entrepreneurial dream establishing David Oakey Designs in 1985. Structured for integrated design and development programs, Oakey has created an award winning work environment for design and color research.
David Oakey's international client list includes Interface, Inc., Nike, and previously Heuga - Holland, Collins & Aikaman, Atlas, Milliken and Coats Viyella UK maker of Axminster and Wilton woven carpets. With over 30 design awards in Contract Carpets and Fabrics, awards from IBD/IIDA, Resource Council, ASID and as a client from AIA, David has earned significant recognition for design excellence. Oakey and his philosophies have been featured in Business Week, Fast Company, Interior Design Magazine, New York Times Science, Green Futures Magazine, I.D. Magazine, and The Smithsonian Magazine.
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