Dennis Miller Presents
Sustainability in Practice
A Conversation on Material Integrity, Craft, and Longevity
Sustainability gets talked about constantly, but the real story lives in the decisions made at the source, the materials, the process, and what’s built to last. Join us for a candid conversation with three founders who’ve built their brands around responsible making and long-term design.
Tuesday, March 251:00 PM ESTDennis Miller Showroom | 200 Lexington Ave, Suite 1210
MEET THE PANELISTS
Jeff Forrest, Founder, Stacklab
Founder Jeff Forrest built Stacklab around a simple premise: design can start with what already exists. His work focuses on disrupting waste streams in regional manufacturing by turning material constraints into proof-of-concept furniture systems.
A. Jacob Marks, Founder and Designer, Skram
Based in North Carolina, A. Jacob Marks leads Skram with a clear point of view: reject disposability, prioritize craft, and build objects meant to endure. Skram emphasizes a deeper interpretation of sustainability, with attention to process, community impact, and durable design.
Edward Wakefield, Founder, Before Colour
Before Colour was created in response to a growing desire for interiors that feel grounded and elemental, with an emphasis on texture over visual excess. The brand works with rare raw fibers like high-altitude yak wool and golden muga silk, undyed and unbleached, and woven by generational artisans using traditional techniques.
MEET THE MODERATOR
Isabella Patrick, Founder, Isabella Patrick Interiors
A New York design studio known for creating thoughtful, highly personal homes.
She believes interiors should reflect the lives and values of the people who inhabit them, a perspective she brings to moderating the conversation around sustainability, materials, and longevity in design.
EVENT FLOW | How the Day Works
Morning / Early Afternoon | Showroom Presentations
Participating brands will be set up in the showroom for one-on-one conversations. Designers can stop in casually, and the Dennis Miller sales team can also book more intentional presentations in advance.
Midday | Panel Discussion + Lunch at 1:00 PM
45-minute moderated discussion
15-minute audience Q&A
Networking to follow
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