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Michael Graves Design 2024: A Year of Empowering Accessibility and Innovative Collaborations
As 2024 draws to a close, we at Michael Graves Design are excited to look back on a year filled with significant achievements and innovations. Our focus on creating accessible, functional, and beautiful designs has led to numerous successful collaborations and products that resonate deeply with our missions of 'Design...
My Year of Blue
By Donald Strum At fifty, I had a revelation: I was turning half a century old, and that meant one thing — I needed a challenge. Not just any challenge, mind you. Something symbolic. Something meaningful. Something that would stretch the boundaries of both fashion and reason. So, in a...
The Michael Graves Design Holiday Edit
Michael Graves Design Monthly Delight Feature: Meet Valerie
Sometimes when tragedy strikes, we are left with dreading a particular day on the calendar each year. It becomes an anniversary in which we do not look forward to, and sigh that it is here again. We are relieved when the day is over and are reprieved to not have...
What to Shop at Michael Graves Design This Holiday Season: Timeless Gifts with a Touch of Accessibility
This holiday season, gift thoughtfully with Michael Graves Design’s Accessible Design collection. Perfect for those who appreciate both aesthetics and functionality, these products are crafted to enhance daily convenience and independence. From the stylish and sturdy walking canes to innovative, accessible furniture, each item is designed to deliver comfort...
The Gift List That Gives Back: Joyful Finds for Accessibility and Independence
The holidays are a time for giving—and what could be better than gifting something that makes life a little easier and a lot more joyful? Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, this guide is packed with thoughtful ideas that combine clever design with everyday usefulness. From...
Innovative Holiday Gifting: Michael Graves Design Collaborative Creations
Explore the innovative designs born from collaborations between Michael Graves Design and leading brands like Pottery Barn, CVS, Evo, Polder, and Yogasleep. These collaborative products make perfect holiday gifts for those who love cutting-edge design and practicality in their daily lives.
Prepare Your Home for Holiday Hosting with Michael Graves Design Essentials
The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's no better time to get your home ready to welcome family and friends! Whether you're setting up for a cozy Thanksgiving dinner or prepping for festive holiday gatherings, the right tools and touches can make a big difference in creating a warm, accessible, and stylish space. Michael Graves Design offers a range of thoughtfully designed items to help you create a welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages and needs.
Seasonal Style: How to Incorporate Michael Graves Design Into Your Fall Decor
What is Accessible Design? Behind the Design of Michael Graves Design x Pottery Barn
Accessible design means creating furniture that can be reached, used, understood, and appreciated by as many people as possible. Accessible home design ensures that homes allow individuals of all abilities to live independently and with dignity.
Designing with Michael Graves Design: My Summer Internship Journey
Exploring Industrial and Accessible Design with Michael Graves Design By: Joshua Archer I have been an admirer of Michael Graves Design for a long time, so I was ecstatic to be given the opportunity to create with a company that I so highly regard. As I am currently studying textiles...
What Is Furniture Surfing And Is it Safe?
Furniture surfing—where a person will pull themselves up or stabilize themselves using furniture—has long been a hidden danger in many homes, leading to serious injuries from tip-over accidents. However, with the new Dresser by Michael Graves Design in collaboration with Pottery Barn, that is no longer a concern.
Designing for Aging & Mobility: Accessible Furniture by Michael Graves Design for Pottery Barn
The Michael Graves Design accessible furniture collection for Pottery Barn features thoughtful, mobility-friendly designs that prioritize both comfort and style while promoting the ‘Age in Place’ philosophy. With a focus on making everyday living easier for individuals with mobility challenges, these pieces incorporate innovative features that enhance usability while still...
Delight for All: A Look into the Accessible Furniture Line by Michael Graves Design and Pottery Barn
In a world where accessibility is becoming more prominent in design conversations, Michael Graves Design is leading the charge with their latest collaboration with Pottery Barn. This partnership has resulted in an innovative accessible furniture line that is set to revolutionize the way we think about home furnishings.
Michael Graves Design: Iconic Products Archive
Over the past two decades, we have brought to market 2,500 Michael Graves Design products. Our goal for every design is to create Delightful, Purposeful, Pioneering, Extraordinary products that stand the test of time.
Michael Graves Design: Missions And Values
Michael Graves Design is a one-of-a-kind consumer brand intent on delivering Delight For All. While there are many companies that utilize design in their business strategy, our company is made up of, run by and owned by designers.
Michael Graves Design: The Brand Story
Michael Graves Design, credited with the democratization of design, came after decades of pioneering design work, and an Amtrak delay on the Northeast Corridor Line.
Michael Graves Design Monthly Delight Feature: A Broom Above Every Other!
"In the early 2000s, I was a newly almost married twenty-something who couldn't wait to run to my nearest target, well to be honest the only target within driving distance, every few days to see what was new from Michael Graves..."
Pottery Barn Announces Accessible Home Furnishings Collection In Collaboration With Michael Graves Design
The Debut Collection Launching July 2024 Focuses on Functional, Accessible, and Beautiful Home Furniture April 12, 2024 – SAN FRANCISCO -- Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the upcoming launch of an accessible home furnishings...
Empathy In Design: Michael Graves’ Personal Journey Inspires Our Commitment To Delight for All
In the world of design, Michael Graves Design stands out through our focus on purpose and personality in the products we design, and for our deep commitment to inclusivity, driven by personal experiences that have shaped our mission. At the heart of this mission is a dedication to designing products that enhance aging and home healthcare experiences.
Design Feature: Michael Graves Design Raised Toilet Seat for CVS
We are shining a spotlight on our Raised Toilet Seat, because it is so representative of our vision for home healthcare; taking overlooked, mundane items and breathing new life into them.
Unveiling the Elegance: The Michael Graves Tea Kettle
When it comes to merging functionality with artistry, the Michael Graves Tea Kettle stands as a testament to innovative design. Renowned for its iconic look and impeccable craftsmanship, this tea kettle is more than just a kitchen appliance—it's a piece of art.
Design Feature: Michael Graves Design Gooseneck Lamp for Target
We are shining a spotlight on our task light! When we designed the Michael Graves Design Gooseneck Lamp for Target in 2004, we sought to develop a new omni-directional adjustable desk lamp building on the functionality of the ubiquitous gooseneck lamps of the 1970's and 80's.
Unwrapping Joy: Your Monthly Delight Inclusive Gift Guide by Michael Graves Design
In this ever-evolving world of design and innovation, we believe that gifting should be an art, an expression of thoughtfulness that transcends boundaries. We are thrilled to present the "Monthly Delight Inclusive Gift Guide" by the passionate team at Michael Graves Design.
Unveiling Cyber Monday 2023: Deals and Must-Haves
Here are some deals from our favorite brands!
Black Friday 2023: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Deals
Black Friday, the biggest shopping extravaganza of the year, is just around the corner, and it's time to prepare for epic deals and incredible savings. Whether you're hunting for the perfect holiday gifts or treating yourself to that item you've been eyeing all year, this guide will help you navigate the best deals of Black Friday 2023.
Elevate Your Outdoor Oasis: Unveiling the YAAZ and Michael Graves Design Furniture Collection
Michael Graves Design has partnered with the lifestyle brand YAAZ to create a collection of outdoor furniture for the hospitality and luxury residential furniture markets. The initial collection consists of a stacking chair, a folding chair, and a folding table. YAAZ, an outdoor living brand based in Adana, Turkey, with...
9093 - Michael Graves - Kettle
A visit to the Alessi factory, to discover how the “9093” kettle, designed by Michael Graves, is made.
US Open Court Furniture | United States Tennis Association
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the US Open, the United States Tennis Association hired Michael Graves Architecture & Design to reimagine the Tournament’s on-court furniture to launch America’s Grand Slam toward its next 50 years.
Accessibility And Our Three Key Design Filters
More people are realizing the importance of home accessibility. If you haven’t thought about it yet, you should.
Michael Graves Design Monthly Delight Feature: Meet Josh
Today we welcome Josh to our Q&A Blog with Michael Graves Design. We first got acquainted with Josh when we came across an Instagram video of Josh finding and refurbishing our Whistling Bird Teakettle! We knew immediately Josh would be perfect for our Monthly Delight Feature. Tell us about yourself,...
Delight All Around: Michael Graves Design Brings Creativity to Your Home
When it comes to designing, few brands can match the creativity and passion of Michael Graves Design. With a mission to bring Delight For All, our brand has a unique approach to consumer products that covers everything from mobility aids that don't look like mobility aids to kitchen gadgets that...
Fast Company names Michael Graves Design For All at CVS as a finalist in the Art & Design category for its 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
We are pleased to announce that our Michael Graves Design X CVS Health Home Healthcare Collection has been selected in the Art and Design category as part of Fast Company's 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards! Here are our thoughts on what it means to have a World Changing Idea.
Michael Graves Design and Fast Company's 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
We are pleased to announce that our Michael Graves Design X CVS Health Home Healthcare Collection has been selected in the Art and Design category as part of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards!
Polder X Michael Graves Design Good Design Award
We are excited to announce that the Polder X Michael Graves Design Dishrack has won a Good Design Award in 2022 from The Chicago Athenaeum!
Alessi X Michael Graves Design Whistling Bird Tea Kettle: Behind The Design
Donald Strum, President of Michael Graves Design, talks about the Alessi X Michael Graves Design Whistling Bird Tea Kettle.
Feelin' The Love
It’s Valentine's Day! In honor of that we are going through comments and reviews both past and present and we are feelin’ the love!
Michael Graves Design: Our Year In Review
We at Michael Graves Design want to take the time to appreciate 2022 and all the wonderful moments that made this year a success.
Holiday Gift Ideas With Michael Graves Design
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts this season? Look no further. Whether it is for the baker, the chef, the sommelier, the organizer, or the avid adventurer in your life Michael Graves Design has got something for everyone.
Alessi X Virgil Abloh Tea Kettle
Virgil Abloh was a trained architect, fashion designer and became the Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection beginning in 2018. He was given access to Alessi’s full catalog and decided to collaborate on the best selling Michael Graves Design 9093 Whistling Bird Kettle.
The Alessi 9093/1 Kettle
The New Smaller Kettle The Whistling Bird Teakettle by Michael Graves Design is presented in a new, smaller size and in two new colors, taken directly from the brand palette.
Rob Van Varick: One of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2022
Rob Van Varick, Chief Design Officer of Michael Graves Design has been named to Fast Company’s list of “Most Creative People In Business” for 2022. With MGD since 2003, this recognition is tied to the tireless work Rob and the entire team at Michael Graves have done for the past...
Our Brand Story
Michael Graves Design, credited with the democratization of design, came after decades of pioneering design work, and an Amtrak delay on the Northeast Corridor Line.
How the Magic Happens: Behind the Curtain of Our Product Design Process
For most people, when a new product appears on the market, they either like it or they don’t, and that’s the extent of the attention they pay. However, for some other people who love product design and development, the process of going from initial insight to concept to finished product...
Michael Graves Design was featured at COOPER HEWITT’s “ACCESS+ABILITY” Exhibition
What: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum selected several Michael Graves Design products for its “Access+Ability” exhibition. Installed in the museum’s first floor Process Galleries, predecessors to the canes now available for purchase on MichaelGravesDesign.com were on display, along with our Prime TC Transport Wheelchair and bath safety products designed...
Michael Graves Design Launches New Kitchenware Collection!
Michael Graves Design is pleased to announce the launch of a new collection of kitchenware products for the Michael Graves Design consumer brand. The initial assortment, which totals about 100 items, includes kitchen gadgets, kitchen organization, food storage, pantryware, bakeware, barware and waste bins. We’re focused on...
Who Was Michael Graves?
Few are credited with spearheading a single design movement; Michael Graves, well known throughout the world for design excellence, led three. In the 1980s, Michael redirected the architectural conversation away from abstract modernism toward a more humanistic approach to architecture and urban planning, that among other things, brought color and...