New York City based Industrial Designer, Consultant and Educator, Dana D'Amico creates work that evokes effortless simplicity. By blending urban elements with influences from nature, Dana's modern, refined style comes from a respect for both material and form.

Dana brings years of experience working with numerous renowned brands ranging from housewares to fashion houses. Initially working as a designer for Williams-Sonoma, Dana went on to find a niche designing home collections for fashion designers, such as Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Monique Lhullier and Vera Wang for Wedgwood. Other important clients including, Martha Stewart, Katy Briscoe, Swid-Powell and Teroforma have broadened her aesthetic reach. Regardless of the client, Dana believes it is vital to think as a maker throughout the design process. Working hands on with the factories that produce her designs, she travels the world and is involved in all aspects of the product realization.

Rhode Island School of Design graduate and adjunct professor, Dana's passion and knowledge has spread to her students resulting in numerous awards from the Josiah Wedgwood Design Competition between RISD, Parsons and Pratt. Also an adjunct professor at Pratt Institute, Dana offers students a unique connection to the industry and professional insight. Chosen as an Artist in Residence at the The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas, Dana returned to New York with a deeper appreciation of her available resources and access to materials. Her raised level of consciousness and ecological responsibility is something she openly encourages as an educator.

Dana's work has been featured in various prominent design publications including the cover of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Her designs have been selected for the A+ Accent on Design young designer platform, showcased at New York Design Week for Reclaim x2 and with the American Design Club and it's Sight Unseen's NoHo Next Showcase. Her designs are currently available for sale locally and abroad at notable design shops such as the MoMa Store and Selfridges & Co.