www.justinchampaign.com

Established in 2012, Most Modest is a San Francisco-based design studio, accessory brand and manufacturer. Founder and Principal Designer Justin Champaign, and his team pull from a deep interest in behavior, knowledge of new technology, and a passion for making things that reduce consumption and increase enjoyment of day-to-day objects.

Lead large and complex design solutions from concept generation through implementation. Work closely with product marketing and development engineering to ensure product design meets and exceeds corporate standards, integrate with current products, meets deadlines and offers the highest level of innovation, aesthetic appeal and user productivity. Manage internal and external resources to complete projects to deadlines and budgets. Collaborate with outside design sources, consultants, and… Show more Lead large and complex design solutions from concept generation through implementation. Work closely with product marketing and development engineering to ensure product design meets and exceeds corporate standards, integrate with current products, meets deadlines and offers the highest level of innovation, aesthetic appeal and user productivity. Manage internal and external resources to complete projects to deadlines and budgets. Collaborate with outside design sources, consultants, and consulting firms for exchange of ideas and design assistance. Plan, organize, and deliver project presentations to management teams. Show less

The collaboration seeks to combine project based learning to develop skills and critical thinking as it applies to production furniture. The class is an effort to pull back the curtain and expose CCA students to real world products being developed by a multidisciplinary team employed by a large furniture manufacturer.