
Philadelphia based furniture designer Matthias Pliessnig came up with the “pinch”, this back to back chair can seat up to two people. With each piece handmade by the designer himself, white oak strips are used to be stream bent together using a technique similar to that of boat building; they are then assembled into tight curves. This process allows for organic form and ensures structural stability.



Jessie was born in China in 1989; she holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing and Global Management from Binghamton University and is currently a marketing major MBA student there. Her diverse background provided her with early exposure to different cultures which led her to take an interest in international business development. Even though she has serious intentions in becoming a globalized business woman in the future she also has many hobbies that people normally wouldn’t link together. She is a cosmetics/skincare enthusiast who started her own YouTube channel as a beauty guru in hopes of sharing her knowledge and experiences with the rest of the community. She is a dedicated foodie that spends countless hours researching the best places in town to eat and enjoy time with her friends. With possibilities of culinary school and makeup freelancing in her future, she is open-minded and hopes to live as optimistic as she can be.
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