Designers
Scott Wilson & MINIMAL
In 2007, Scott Wilson founded Chicago-based MINIMAL, a studio whose diverse work spans industries ranging from technology, interaction and consumer products to fashion, furniture and environments. A former Global Creative Director at Nike, Wilson has lead design organizations such as IDEO, Thomson Consumer Electronics, Fortune Brands, and Motorola and create some of the most recognized consumer design icons.
Currently partnering with top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Dell, Microsoft, Nike and Xbox as well as exciting start-ups, MINIMAL is working on the some of the most anticipated new devices and experiences in the industry. Balancing consulting for design-centric brands with his intense passion for self-manufacturing and entrepreneurial ventures, Wilson is constantly looking for the next consumer connection. In January of 2010 he successfully incubated, developed, raised funding and launched a revolutionary new customization platform brand, Uncommon, which took the existing industry giants by surprise.
One of the most respected hands-on designers in the industry, Wilson has the elusive ability to consistently deliver products to market that speak rationally and emotionally to the consumer, ultimately ensuring a higher probability of market success and endurance.
His work has been exhibited in museums and competitions including the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Triennial, MoMA, MCA and Chicago Athenaeum and has been recognized with over 50 international design awards in the last decade including ID Magazine’s Top 40, FastCompany’s Master of Design and TIME Magazine’s Style+Design 100.
Coalesse is excited to introduce two new product lines designed by Scott Wilson and MINIMAL: SW_1 and Power Pod. SW_1, a low conference setting that represents a live/work alternative to the generic conference room, and Power Pod, a design-conscious, portable power source and accessory tray, Available Fall 2010.