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Karim Rashid to Lead WithIt Competitive Intelligence in High Point

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International product designer, interiors architect and artist Karim Rashid – known as Karim in the world of design - will lead WithIt’s biannual Competitive Intelligence event, Monday, October 19th, 6 to 9pm, in the Leif Petersen showroom, space 328, 220 Elm.
 
The event is open to the industry and, along with a trends presentation by Karim, will recap Market trends.
 
Karim is one of the most prolific designers of his generation, with over 3,000 designs in worldwide products and more than 300 awards to his credit. His award-winning designs include democratic objects such as the “Garbo” waste can and “Oh Chair” for Umbra, both of which have become ubiquitous at retail. He has also created luxury products for clients such as Veuve Clicquot and Swarovski.
 
The design superstar has visited the High Point Market on several occasions, and this his first address to WithIt.
 
“We are excited and honored to present one of the world’s most revered design talents in Leif Petersen’s showroom,” said Heinz Kattenfeld, chief operating officer for 220 Elm. “It is fitting that Karim should have the opportunity to address attendees at the largest international home furnishings tradeshow.” Kattenfeld also stated that Leif Petersen provides the perfect venue for the designer’s vision and that Karim’s new designs for Bonaldo and Tonelli will premier at the October Market.
 
Diversity in design and the cross-pollination of ideas and materials has earned Karim Rashid projects like the interior of celebrity Chef Morimoto’s restaurant and special exhibitions for Deutsche Bank and Audi. He collaborates with European resources Artemide and Magis to create signature furniture collections. Karim’s collection for Magis is also available through the Leif Petersen showroom.
 
In addition to the ongoing recognition he receives from top consumer and design publications, Karim is a perennial winner of the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review and IDSA Industrial Design Excellence award.
 
WithIt is the premier organization dedicated to the development and support of female professionals in the home furnishings industry. Annual events, which are open to the industry, include WithIt’s Education Conference, WOW Awards, Competitive Intelligence and its High Point Market Breakfast.
 
To learn more about WithIt events and for membership information, please visit www.withit.org