eric stevenson

Senior Product Designer | Furniture at Palecek

Eric Stevenson has a diverse range of work experience in the design field. eric started their career as an Industrial Designer at Concrete Exchange, where they developed and tested new products for concrete professionals and led concrete training courses. eric then moved on to CHENG Products/Shapecrete, where they played a crucial role in developing and marketing a malleable concrete mix. eric strengthened the brand's image, managed web content, and provided technical support to customers.

After that, Eric joined McGuire Furniture Company as an Associate Furniture Designer, where they worked closely with the Director of NPD to create innovative furniture designs. eric was responsible for creating technical drawings, communicating with factories, and supporting hospitality and customer service channels.

Next, Eric worked at Jensen Co. as a Senior Industrial Designer, where they successfully established a "Made in USA" segment of the company and expanded new product offerings to top furniture retailers. eric specialized in designing outdoor concepts, including fire tables and bowls, wood burning units, planters, and fountains.

Following their time at Jensen Co., Eric worked independently for Quince and Cotogna Restaurants, designing and producing multiple collections of service-ware for the renowned Michelin-starred restaurants. eric also built tabletops and countertops for Saru Sushi Bar, ensuring they were built to withstand the rigors of a high turnover environment.

Most recently, Eric joined Palecek as a Senior Product Designer, specializing in furniture design.

Eric Stevenson has a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design from Purdue University, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Glass and Ceramics at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (KADK) from 2008 to 2010. Lastly, they earned a Master's Degree in Interaction Design from the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design during the academic year 2010-2011.

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