Our Chat with TMC Furniture Co-founder Blake Ratcliffe
We were excited to get the opportunity to chat with TMC Furniture, one of the prominent providers of contract furniture and architectural components in the industry, based in Ann Arbor with their factory located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our co-founder, Cevan Castle, who also hails from Michigan, had a chance to interview TMC Furniture co-founder Blake Ratcliffe about their “TMC Fairfield Parent + Child Carrel” - an innovative example of furniture custom designed for improved access for families in public spaces.
Cevan spoke with Blake to get his perspective on what it was like when their design went viral, and the background behind how they built their company and the development of the game-changing, family-friendly desk.
“I am originally from Michigan, and it was delightful to hear about familiar and beloved locations in the TMC story: from the Kerrytown historic district of Ann Arbor where their offices are located; to the commitment to farms and businesses outside of Grand Rapids, where TMC sources sustainably grown lumber; to the background of the design team at the University of Michigan and Center for Creative Studies, also my alma mater!” (Cevan Castle)
Find the interview here