Friday Five with Gaurav Nanda
Gaurav Nanda, the founder of Bend Goods, gives us insight into what keeps him happy and inspired.
Michigan-born Gaurav Nanda founded Los Angeles-based Bend Goods in 2010 and has combining his love of sculpture and design ever since. The brand continues their success with the steady release of new and dynamic furniture and objects that are both functional and sculptural in their signature bent wire style. Nanda’s childhood vacations to mid-century mecca, Palm Springs, led to his decision to leave corporate America, after working as a interior model sculptor for GM vehicles. Those early design influences extend to the work that Bend Goods produces today with their geometric shapes and perky colors. Let’s see what Nanda selects for his five picks in this week’s Friday Five. Photo by Gaurav Nanda
1. Self Growth & Discovery
Everyone comes from different experiences growing up. I find those experiences are usually met with challenges in life. Over the last couple of years I have been on a journey of self discovery and growth. Answer these questions, why are you who you are" What shaped you" What is holding you back from what you want" I know this sounds all kind of like a self-help book, but it all comes down to building relationships with the people around you. When building your own company, it’s so important to be able to communicate with your team your needs and expectations. You want your team to be inspired, be creati...
Michigan-born Gaurav Nanda founded Los Angeles-based Bend Goods in 2010 and has combining his love of sculpture and design ever since. The brand continues their success with the steady release of new and dynamic furniture and objects that are both functional and sculptural in their signature bent wire style. Nanda’s childhood vacations to mid-century mecca, Palm Springs, led to his decision to leave corporate America, after working as a interior model sculptor for GM vehicles. Those early design influences extend to the work that Bend Goods produces today with their geometric shapes and perky colors. Let’s see what Nanda selects for his five picks in this week’s Friday Five. Photo by Gaurav Nanda
1. Self Growth & Discovery
Everyone comes from different experiences growing up. I find those experiences are usually met with challenges in life. Over the last couple of years I have been on a journey of self discovery and growth. Answer these questions, why are you who you are" What shaped you" What is holding you back from what you want" I know this sounds all kind of like a self-help book, but it all comes down to building relationships with the people around you. When building your own company, it’s so important to be able to communicate with your team your needs and expectations. You want your team to be inspired, be creati...
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