Cory Grosser

Grosser + Associates, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Pasadena, California. His philosophy, called Happy Minimalism™, blends minimalist principles with warmth and optimism, drawing inspiration from the sunny, vibrant atmosphere of his Southern California home.

Born in Rochester, NY, Cory holds degrees in Architecture from SUNY Buffalo and Industrial Design from Art Center College. He launched his career internationally with an exhibition in Milan in 2002 and has since become one of the few independent American designers to collaborate with top global brands. While he is perhaps best known for his furniture and lighting, Cory has also completed interiors and design strategies for several Fortune 500 companies. He believes good design serves both cultural and commercial purposes and has helped brands, CEOs, designers, and philanthropists use design as a strategic tool.

Cory is considered an expert in his field. In 2022, he was named HiP Product Designer of the Year by Interior Design Magazine. He was also featured on Season 3 of the television series America By Design. He has served as a juror in several international design competitions, including the Good Design Awards, the Spark Awards, the Exhibit Design Awards, the Selection Committee for Salone Satellite, Contempo, and the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition. Since 2005, Cory has been a professor at Art Center College in Pasadena, where he teaches and mentors aspiring designers.