The BOLD Summit has announced designer and entrepreneur Jamie Drake, FASID, as a BOLD Master Award recipient joining the 2017 BOLD Summit roster. Drake is the second of three BOLD Master Award winners and will present to fellow principal designers at the conference this Sept. 25-27, at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago.
Drake, co-principal of Drake/Anderson, brings a wealth of experience with more than 30 years of interior design expertise. Drake is regarded as a modernist combining a color and style approach with a comprehension of design from decades past and present. Creating environments that are both glamorous and eloquent, Drake focuses on crafting spaces that remain personal to each client. His sense of style has been sought after by an array of clientele, including former New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, and recording artist, Madonna.
“The BOLD Summit aims to bring forth driven principal designers who are inspired to elevate the business practices of those who share their same passions,” states Julia Molloy, owner, BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy, Consulting. “It’s an honor to introduce Jamie Drake as a BOLD Master Award recipient and presenter this year. Drake’s design approach is inspiring to so many who have had the pleasure of experiencing his work. He will be opening up his wisdom and expertise in an open forum Q&A as well as hosting a round table discussion at BOLD.”
Among accolades too numerous to mention, Drake has been on “Architectural Digest’s” AD100 list of top architects and designers for several years, including the 2017 list, and is also a member of “ELLE DECOR’s” A-List since 2012. He was honored with Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars Award for Interior Design, named a Master Class designer by “House Beautiful,” and was inducted into “Interior Design” magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2003. Drake’s work has been featured in virtually every design publication of note, including “ELLE DECOR,” “House Beautiful,” “Interior Design” and “Architectural Digest”. Active in many causes, Drake currently serves as chair of The Alpha Workshops, where he also has been a board member for many years. He is a recipient of a Partnership for the Homeless Director’s Award and is a supporter of Housing Works and he is a board member of Parsons, his alma mater.
BOLD Summit is a resource for business development and collaboration in the design industry. The 2017 Business of Luxury Design Summit will feature presentations, round table discussions, a BOLD Attendee Product Showcase and a lunch each day. The 2017 BOLD focus is expanding your brand and revenue streams, increasing profits, PR and marketing techniques.
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