Case was established in 2006 and is the creation of British furniture pioneers Sheridan Coakley and Paul Newman. Sheridan Coakley is a well-known figure in British furniture design industry. He set up the furniture brand SCP twenty years ago, at a time when there were very few producers of modern furniture in Britain. He has been credited with launching the careers of design luminaries such as Matthew Hilton, Konstantin Grcic and Jasper Morrison. He has unrivalled experience of how to bring ideas from conception to production and is well known for the exacting nature of the design briefs he sets. Paul Newman has also been working in the furniture design industry for over twenty years. He started as a product designer, launching his first designs at the Salone de Mobile in 1988. The following year he opened his first retail store in London’s Notting Hill, Aero. In the following years Aero established itself and a retailer and manufacturer of fine quality design, supplying to the most renowned design retailers in Britain. More recently he formed the manufacturing company INK, which has also launched a series of successful designs to market. Newman is a well-respected expert in design, sourcing and advanced manufacturing techniques. Coakley and Newman’s collective understanding of the international market and of manufacturing techniques worldwide brings both competence and rigour to the Case brand. The 2006 and 2007 Case collections won international awards and Case are proud to launch the 2008 Case collection at the Salone Del Mobile 2008 in April.

-Architecture and Automobiles- Architecture Director, The Agency Beverly Hills Vice-President Porsche Club of America Los Angeles Region Specializing in the sale of historic and architecturally significant homes across Southern California, William Baker has represented iconic properties designed by Rudolph Schindler, Richard Neutra, Ray Kappe, A. Quincy Jones and Douglas Rucker, among others. William is widely considered an expert in the field. William’s sold listings have been featured in Architectural Digest, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, USA Today, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and many more. An excellent negotiator with an impeccable eye for detail, William is passionate about connecting clients with the right property while identifying the next steward for L.A.’s most treasured architectural homes. Throughout his life, William’s clients, associates, friends and family have looked to, leaned on, and trusted him for his opinion, whether in need of his practical, aesthetic, emotional or ethical advice. His decades of sales, marketing and design experience have equipped him with the skills and know-how to deftly meet and exceed the needs of a discerning clientele. William’s sold listings have been featured in Architectural Digest, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, USA Today, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and many more. His 1962 John L. Pugsley AIA-designed home was one of five residences selected for the 2018 Dwell on Design home tour and serves as a beautiful beacon of midcentury design in the unique hillside community, tucked between Downtown and Pasadena. William serves on the Board of Directors and is the Vice-President of the Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles, is a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy, and is the Vice-President of the Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles Region.

As part of his research for writing "Product Design 101", James Nestor attended a seminar titled "Sell Out," wherein he learned that to ensure a product sells, one must gratuitously promote the product at every given moment. To wit: Nestor's incredible and historic tome Get High Now (Without Drugs) has just been released by Chronicle Books. In it you will find over 175 bizarre methods in which everyone from ancient Greeks to hippies have gotten "naturally" high, from performing breathwork to consuming giraffe livers.

Devin Cahn is a distinguished leader in the swimming pool industry, renowned for his innovative approach and commitment to enhancing industry standards. With a nearly four-year career, he has been instrumental in shaping the sector by emphasizing family values, transparency, and customer satisfaction. A Florida State University alumnus, he began his career under the mentorship of his father, quickly establishing himself as a respected figure in the field. His strategic vision led to expanding his business across various regions in the United States, earning him numerous accolades, including the prestigious "Salesman of the Decade" title. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an avid sports fan and a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting initiatives that teach children to swim and various other charitable causes. His leadership reflects his professional insight and deep commitment to community and personal growth.

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