We Noticed: Wynwood Arts District Miami

Industrial Design is a broad field, covering a lot of ground.  That’s just one of the many perks of the profession we love.  Architecture. Interior Design. Brand Development:  Any discipline that affects our physical and aesthetic environment is impacted by the design principles included in … Continue reading →

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Better Living Through Technology

Whether you’re a chef, an amateur cook, or a kitchen novice, you’re sure to recognize all of the familiar implements featured in this visual portfolio by Armosa Studios, albeit in a slightly unfamiliar form. Re-imagining the familiar: it’s a bit of … Continue reading →

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Our Brand Story

Recently, CMDG enlisted the help of local creatives Wes and Tera Wages of Armosa Films and Armosa Studios to help us share our brand. The result, a beautiful video that tells our story, shares our interests, and gives insight into … Continue reading →

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We’re up to Something…

…and can’t wait to share it with you. Until then, here’s a sneak peek. All photography by Armosa Studios. A special thank you to Kellie & Joey Poss for the use of their beautiful kitchen!

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Spring Refresh: Jeff Lewis

Designer and house flipper extraordinaire Jeff Lewis has long been an inspiration to the CMDG team. His aesthetic speaks to our love of details. His use of brilliant patterns, textures, and artwork pull at our heartstrings. It’s almost like he … Continue reading →

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We Noticed: Fusionbrands

WHO: Founded in 2007, Fusionbrands’ signature design aesthetic is said to be achieved by ‘discarding the blueprints of our predecessors and abandoning standard practices.’ They use experimentation as an outlet for their creativity, and in turn, it results in some … Continue reading →

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We Noticed: A New Series

We appreciate quality craftsmanship in all aspects of life. If you know us, you know we enjoy the art of a well-made drink, a nicely tailored garment, small details in the architecture of a building – we could go on … Continue reading →

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Crate & Barrel: Spring 2014

CMDG is glad to announce that we are a featured designer in Crate & Barrel’s Spring 2014 Collection. The newest line of kitchenware is made up of stainless steel utensils and measuring sets designed by Carter McGuyer exclusively for Crate … Continue reading →

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Our Mission, Simply Stated

When we started our design firm in 2006, we jumped in head first. We put in long hours to grow our portfolio and develop relationships. We did what all entrepreneurs do; we poured ourselves into our work, our passion. Year … Continue reading →

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2014 International Home + Housewares Show

For as long as we can remember, our design firm has been attending the International Home + Housewares Show, IHHS. Recently, IHHS was coined as being to the appliance industry what Fashion Week is to the fashion industry [epicurious]. And … Continue reading →

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