As a product designer I spend a lot of time going to tradeshows, trend forecasts, meetups and networking events and always notice the lack of diversity in the room. For the last few years I have spoken to other designers and even bloggers about why nobody ever does a designer of color spotlight atleast during the month of February. I decided over a week ago to fill the void myself. My inspiration came most recently from following Wayne Sutton and his #28 Days Of Diversity: People Impacting Social Media blog. I have connected and learned about fellow colleagues in social media that I was unfamiliar with and hope to offer the same benefit by introducing you to a few brilliant creatives in the world of design. Sure we are jumping into the beauty of a new month, but history of people of color is happening daily. So lets continue into March, celebrating the color of design.

Day 18: Robin Myers
Robin Myers is a Mount Vernon, NY based boutique owner and interior designer. Robin opened her boutique and launched her design business as an answer to the lack of contemporary well designed products with a cultural influence. Robins’ design aesthetic is contemporary, a bit eclectic with lots of soul. Her style is evident the moment you enter the beautiful brownstone that houses her boutique or see her many interior design projects that include interiors for residences and commercial spaces. Robin encourages wellness through her designs by creating open beautiful spaces that are inviting to entertain in or sit in tranquility as well as the very items she carries in her boutique. Robin shops for her projects as well as her store with the love of the earth and sustainability in mind, offering items like bamboo travel utensils to go with stainless steel sleek lunchboxes, as well as picnic baskets to enjoy the beauty of a Spring Day. I had the pleasure of meeting Robin several years ago simply by walking in her store and we have become instant friends, she has a beautiful spirit that enhaces the beauty of the store and any place she designs. To see more of her work go to her website and with just a 28 minute ride from the city you can be nestled in the beauty of the Harmony Design boutique at 115 South 4th Ave.

Photos were shot at Harmony Design boutique.

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