Tagged: Bertie Ray III

November 7, 2014

An Interview With Bertie Ray III

Our own Bertie Ray III was recently interviewed by People’s Liberty for their People’s Partner Series.

The interview talks about Bertie’s move to Cincinnati, the beginning of Switch, and our involvement in the Globe Building project. Check out the interview here!

October 30, 2014

Design Build Cincy

Switch is happy to be a part of the first ever Design Build Cincy this year!

Design Build Cincy is a design showcase featuring a list of amazing designers and retailers such as Switch. It is going to take place inside of the historic and always impressive Music Hall located in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati. Drew and Bertie will be present to show off some of our fixtures and to answer your questions. Just stop by booth 99!

The show is taking place this weekend (November 1 & 2), and you can purchase tickets and check out a list of all the companies participating here. You can also get a sneak peak at some of the designer’s on the Design Build Cincy Facebook page.

We hope to see all of your lovely faces there!

October 29, 2014

Jerry Springer and Omarosa at Switch!

This past Saturday we hosted a small event here at Switch for Nina Turner in which a few celebrities attended. Jerry Springer and Omarosa were among our guests, and we were very happy to host them! Take a look at some of the photos from the event:

: Jerry & Omarosa at Switch!

June 3, 2014

The Maurice Harris Album Launch Party

Hello, Friends!

Last Friday we were happy to host the album launch party for Maurice Harris’ new album ionne: Love Moves Faster!

Also, check out the use of our Giant in his music video!

The party was a huge success with lots of dancing and friendly faces! Check out some of the photos:

: Bertie and Maurice

: Bar area

: Party Goers

: Bertie Ray III Selfie

: Hanging out

: Party Goers

: Maurice and Friends

: Lovely Ladies

: Spinning Hard.

May 28, 2014

Our ICFF Favorites!

Hello, Friends!

As I’m sure most of you know, Switch was in New York for ICFF last week! (Check out our experence here!) Now that Drew and Bertie are settled back in Cincinnati, it’s time to share their favorite pieces from the show!

Drew’s Favorites
Plumage: New from Axo Lighting!

Plumage is a new large scale suspension and floor lamp collection by Axo Lighting. The fixture features a metal frame with fabric diffusers, and is available in seven different colors, or even multicolored!

Trapeze: By Light & Contrast!

Trapeze by Light & Contrast is a new LED table lamp with a full range of motion. It is available in two versions, one with an extra joint for more versatility, and one with a clean, straight arm.

Bertie’s Favorite
Scraplights: By Greypants!

The Scraplight from Greypants is available in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and configurations. Each lamp is constructed from laser cut, recycled cardboard!

May 22, 2014

Switch Goes to ICFF

Hello, Everyone!

Switch has returned from New York! It’s only fitting that we share some of our experiences at ICFF with you!

ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) is an event that occurs once a year. This year it boasted of 629 exhibits featuring manufactures from 38 different countries. The exhibits showcase everything from furniture to flooring and wall covering, and of course, lighting! Every year architects, designers, retailers, manufactures, and merchandisers come from all over to attend ICFF and get a peek at all of the fantastic new products! Drew and Bertie were very excited to have the opportunity to attend this year!

Take a look at some of the photos they took during all the excitement!

Check out our favorite ICFF fixtures here!

May 8, 2014

DAAP Student Showcase (April 25 2014)

Last Final Friday Switch hosted the final Student Showcase for third year DAAP Industrial Design Students!

Professor Peter Chamberlain describes the assignment:

“The third year Industrial Design Studio course at the University of Cincinnati college of DAAP recently took on the challenge of creating unique new residential lighting concepts. Steeped in background understanding about the science of light, realities of distribution and point of purchase environments, production and materials constraints, and informed about user needs and wants, the students tackled the complex project remarkably well.”

The showcase was a huge success and the students’ works were nothing short of fantastic! Switch is grateful to have had a part from start to finish in this project. Bertie and Drew provided feedback and advice for the students at different stages of their design process along with Professor Chamberlain. The students definitely did not disappoint!