Stephen Burks wants to open the doors of the design industry

<p>Industrial designer Stephen Burks career started in the early 2000s, when he became one of the first Americans to design furniture for European powerhouses like Roche Bobois, Moroso and Cappellini. Over the past two decades, he’s become one of industrial design’s most notable figures, creating collections for top brands and working with artisans around the world. On this episode of the podcast, Burks speaks with host Dennis Scully about the archaic way that industrial designers are paid, how bureaucracy shapes what kind of furniture gets made, and the persistent role race plays in the design industry.</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.loloirugs.com/account/register">Loloi</a> and <a href="www.cozyearth.com">Cozy Earth</a></p><p><i><strong>LINKS</strong></i><br /><a href="https://stephenburksmanmade.com/"><strong>Stephen Burks</strong></a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dennisscully/">Dennis Scully</a><br /><a href="www.businessofhome.com">Business of Home</a></p>