Working Class Studio

Design School Comes Home

The Savannah College of Art and Design is no ordinary ivy tower institution. The roots of its Working Class Studio are entrenched in the real world, and the lucky students, alumni and faculty who get to participate gain a real understanding of what it takes to bring their designs to life, from concept and development through to production.

And for us? We get to enjoy the fruits of these talented artists, like Nicole Runde and Tucker Waugh. Nicole’s modern planter sets (which double as bookends or office organizers) are made entirely from cork, which is naturally watertight and resistant to mold and mildew. Tucker’s minimalist acrylic table lamps create a great play on positive and negative space.

We’re also featuring photo frames from two different design teams. Ashley Olson and Cindy Barlow teamed to create Puffy Frames, which add a soft, colorful dimension to traditional framing profiles. A top-mounted grosgrain ribbon makes it easy to hang Puffy Frames.

For metal surfaces, Framework magnetic frames add instant personality to your refrigerator door, file cabinet or school locker. The designers -- Laura Davis, Sara Bumgardner, Sean Hackett, Ashley Olson and Alex Westray -- were inspired by antique frame contours and traditional textile patterns.

We’ve scouted SCAD in the past for Grommets, and last year we featured Charles Heydinger’s clever stretchy clock. We’ve also had great luck recruiting SCAD students and alumni. Danielle (our intern), Claire (our recent intern) and Julia (product launch manager) all attended SCAD. We can’t wait to see who/what the Working Class Studio brings us next!

— Ann

• The Nicole Collection Planter Set
  
  • Designed by Nicole Runde
  • Naturally watertight and resistant to both mold and mildew, these planters are aptly sized for succulents and miniature cacti, small ferns and houseplants, and a variety of herbs.
  • Made in Savannah, GA

• The Tucker Collection Lamp, in Black and White
  
  • Designed by Tucker Waugh
  • Lamp is shipped assembled and ready for display
  • Sixty-watt bulb included; two way socket
  • Each lamp includes a walnut veneer and acrylic drum shade
  • Lamp measures 19" tall and is 9" wide. - Made in Savannah, GA

• Framework
  
  • Designed by Laura Davis, Sara Bumgardner, Sean Hackett, Ashley Olson, and Alex Westray
  • 4" x 6" magnetic frames packaged individually
  • 3" x 5" magnetic frames packaged in sets of two
  • Made is China

• Puffy Frames
  
  • Designed by Ashley Olson and Cindy Barlow
  • Ideal for posters, framed art and photos, lightweight mirrors, or Cork Bulletin Boards (not included)
  • Suited to frame objects 14" x 14" in dimension
  • Provide a viewable area of approximately 11" x 11"
  • Made in India