Designer Ayse Birsel was among seven individuals honored on April 10, 2008, by the Rhode Island School of Design at its annual Athena awards gala in New York City. Recognized for Excellence in Furniture Design, Birsel is known for Herman Miller's award-winning Resolve furniture system and its new Teneo storage furniture collection.
"I am delighted to receive such an award from the Rhode Island School of Design," said Birsel. "The story of Athena resonates with originality and the realm of possibilities that exist with design."
The Athena awards recognize achievement in the arts by presenting distinguished service awards to individuals in the worlds of art and design, and to corporate leaders who promote design excellence, support the arts and exemplify innovation.
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About Herman Miller, Inc.
The designs and services of Herman Miller enhance the performance of human habitats worldwide, making customers' lives more productive, rewarding, delightful, and meaningful. The company's award-winning products, complemented by furniture management and strategic consulting services, generated over $1.9 billion in revenue during fiscal 2007. Widely recognized both for its innovative products and business practices, Herman Miller is a recipient of the prestigious National Design Award for product design from the Smithsonian Institution's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, and in 2008 was once again cited by FORTUNE magazine as both the "Most Admired" company in its industry and among the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America. The company trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol MLHR.
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