She said Anthropologie asked to collaborate with her in , but she had turned down the offer. Anthropologie says it has withdrawn the products in question. We take intellectual property very seriously, both in protecting what has been developed by our own artists and designers and also respecting the intellectual property and designs of others, and we have systems in place for protecting creators' rights," the retailer said in a statement.
We have tremendous respect for the artist community and are exploring how we can further strengthen our protocols. The product in question is no longer available and we are reaching out directly to Tara Burke. Ms Burke said she had since been contacted by the company, which offered a telephone call to discuss her concerns. There was no mention of compensation. She told the BBC that she was first contacted by Anthropologie in and asked if she would be interested in collaborating with the store.
A company representative then visited her and photographed some of her work. As a result of this meeting, she says she was asked if she'd like to design some vases which the company would reproduce and sell in its stores, after paying her a fee. Ms Burke turned down the offer and thought that was the end of the matter. Two years later, a friend alerted her to vases for sale on the Anthropologie website that she believed looked almost identical to her pieces.
Ms Burke says she sent a letter of inquiry and an email to the company's legal team in the US in August, but never received a response. Anthropologie's parent company, Urban Outfitters, has also been involved in a copyright dispute. In May, the High Street chain withdrew a range of vases after Bristol-based ceramicist Sarah Wilton complained the company had imitated pieces that she had designed for Liberty.
At the time, Urban Outfitters said it withdrew the products "out of deference to the artist". She's the store's resident builder.
Leffel began working for Anthropologie almost 10 years ago. She worked her way through the company, starting as a sales associate in Chicago before ending up in Seattle by way of Boulder, Colo. She handles the details for the Seattle Anthropologie locations , arranging merchandise to perfection. Everything serves a specific purpose; custom-built furniture can provide a charmingly rustic surface on which to rest dinnerware, while lighting fixed just so can paint a wedding dress with an Instagram-worthy filter.
The downtown Seattle store is the largest Anthropologie store in the company. Because of this, the merchandisers have more freedom than usual in their design concepts. At the time of this interview, the corporate-dictated window theme was rainforests in recognition of Earth Day. In a nod to the Pacific Northwest, McElfresh constructed a miniature version of the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, making the foliage out of recycled newspapers this is Seattle, after all.
While the entire store always has an overarching theme, the individual levels typically have their own apparel concepts. Find projects that you love and that show your point of view as a designer. Value your time, point of view, and expertise. My first suggestion is to make Craigslist your new best friend.
People sell incredible, unique pieces on there for pennies! Rugs are also a fabulous way to transform a room. They visually take up a lot of space and can make a huge impact. Also, DIY your art if you can. Format a fun quote in a font you love, and have it printed large and framed. Instant wall art! If you find an ugly lamp at Goodwill , a coat of gold spray paint will instantly make it look luxe.
Products: Dish towel — Anthropologie , frame — Amazon. First: dogs in the office. Dogs are encouraged here—there are three in my pod of six desks alone. Second: great employee discount! Third: access to sample sales. Fifth: constantly being surrounded by creativity and savvy people. Wellness is a huge push in retail in general. More and more, women are wanting to find time to unplug, relax, and reconnect with themselves. I love that Anthropologie offers a petites line.
What did you think of our interview with Gen? Have any more questions for her about Anthropologie, graphic design, or home design? Want more of her DIY tips for making your dorm or apartment look as amazing as hers? Leave a comment down below! Thank you so much to Gen for taking the time to interview with CF!
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