Some would say that our showroom is a pretty childish place.
I mean the place is literally filled
with cribs! However this Monday, the ducduc crew was treated to some visitors filled with a bit more energy than most of the “mommy-to-be” shoppers
that usually frequent 524 Broadway.
At 10 AM sharp, our doors swung open and in came the Village
Preschool Center’s “Red Cardinals” class, a small army of 4 and 5 year olds
eager to learn about our custom fabrics and finishes! Just kidding-they were far more interested in playing with our toys and exploring the showroom.
I mean plenty of parents participate in “Take your kid to work day,” but our Creative Director Brady Wilcox opted for the more ambitious “Take your kid’s entire class to work day.”
Brady, whose daughter Gray is turning 5, gave a full presentation to our little guests, easily making them the most furniture-versed preschoolers in town.
It was kicked off with a quick economics lesson, courtesy of
the business end of ducduc, CEO Philip Erdoes. “So why would someone start a
company?” he asked the Cardinals. “To make money!” a few of them chirped back.
"Perhaps they’re smarter than they," look he mumbled.
After telling the story behind the founding of ducduc,
Philip passed it off Brady who took the Cardinals through a step by step design
process. He explained how a play table grows from an idea in his head to something
that they can store their toys in and draw on. He started with the
brainstorming process, then discussed the various stages of design sketches,
into a computer rendering and then gets sent to our factory to be made.
Afterwards, they collaboratively designed and sketched a
bedroom for twins. Unfortunately Brady had to temper their request to make the
walls “rainbow” color.
We had such a great time entertaining and being entertained by the Red Cardinals! Who knows, perhaps Brady's passion for design will one day influence one of them to spread their wings and enter the interior design industry! We would definitely be open to hiring one of them.
Here is an adorable shot of Gray Wilcox, with our Director of Communications David Harris.
