History
Founded in 1994 by Mark Stenftenagel and Sal Graziano, Qdesign [formerly Quicksilver Design] is the product design subsidiary of Whitney Inc.,
a full service architectural and interior design firm in Chicago, Ill., USA. With over 70 combined years of experience in commercial interior design, the Qdesign team brings a passion and dedication to their design consulting services that are unparalleled. For over a decade, Qdesign has been envisioning the future for some of the world’s leading furniture manufacturers. With a strong commitment to excellence, Qdesign continues to lead the industry through innovative and market-driven solutions for today’s ever-changing environments. Qdesign has developed products for the office environment with the goal to create workplace tools that enhance the productivity and well-being of the workers. Some of the major manufacturers for which Qdesign has designed include Gunlocke, Smed International, Cabot Wren, Bretford, Gianni, JSI and Campbell Contract. In addition, Qdesign has received six Best of NeoCon awards, as well as a Chicago Antheneum Award.

Alliance
Qdesign is a partner company of Whitney, Inc.,
a premier interior design and architectural firm in Chicago, Ill. Whitney was established in 1984 by Mark Stenftenagel and has become known for its design and planning of corporate interiors over the years. The company employs a diverse group of architects and designers who develop innovative solutions for office environments.

From this arise product needs unavailable in the market place resulting in a test bed for Qdesign product development. Additionally, Qdesign and Whitney’s years of commitment to their clients, coupled with their well-established adherence to environmentally sound products, makes them
an ideal choice for conscientious and globally responsible furniture manufacturers and distributors. For more information about Whitney, Inc. please visit the website at: http://www.whitneydesign.com

Approach
Vision… Seeing the future while looking to the past. Passion… Bringing enthusiasm and dedication to each design challenge. Connection… Embodying clients’ goals through collaboration and innovation. Curiosity… Asking the questions that lead to enduring design solutions. Qdesign offers options that extend beyond typical product design, guiding clients through a process that includes defining their vision, product strategies, capabilities, communication process and measurements. Qdesign offers the “7 Q’s” of service: product rationalization, product development, product engineering, manufacturing, distribution strategies and marketing/branding. These services are based upon a clear understanding of the client’s current products, needs and vision, which are used to create innovative and unique solutions. The central feature of this approach is the passion of the team, which separates Qdesign from other product design firms and produces a process that exceeds clients’ expectations while aligning with their vision and expanding their view to include endless inventive possibilities.