Global Trend Ambassador

 Patti is Principal of carpenter + company and an award- winning Designer in globally sourced home décor, accessories, fragrance and gifts, with experience in product design and development, merchandising and color + trend forecasting. As a Micro-Enterprise specialist with U.S. presidential recognition for domestic and international expertise in artisan development, small producer and entrepreneurial training and economic development  she has designed and sourced Private Label collections for Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel, The Phillips Collection, ABC Carpet and Home, Donna Karan Urban Zen and Ralph Lauren. She has worked in 60 countries. Patti is an expert in Color + Trend research and forecasting and consults with Pantone. Following her two-decades long experience as a Fashion and Accessories designer   and executive with Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta and Ralph Lauren among others, she founded her consultancy business. For the past decade she has been the Global Trend Ambassador for Maison & Objet, Paris. She is an active board member of SERRV International-one of the founding organizations of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), BADG (Black Artists and Designer Guild) and The Bienenstock Furniture Library, and the Chair of the High Point Market Authority Diversity Advocacy Alliance as well as the co-founder of the original Kaleidoscope Project. Patti is also the recipient of the  Gift For Life Industry Achievement Award for 2021 and the Withit Industry Leadership Award for 2021 for the Kaleidoscope Project, as well as the International Furniture and Design Association’s (IFDA) Trailblazer Award in 2023.

Mandi Mena – Mandi Mena is the VP of Marketing at Pyxd, Inc. and a trusted company advisor. With a track record of leading high-performing marketing and product marketing teams, she has driven growth for disruptive technology companies, including Fictiv, Immersion, Synaptics, and Samsung Next. Mandi also supports emerging startups as an advisor for JP Morgan’s Techstars program.

 A rare third-generation Californian, Mandi holds a B.S. in Business from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Her passion for travel and obsession with glaciers has taken her to all seven continents. She currently resides in San Jose, California, planning her next adventure

Mike Berkebill –  Mike Berkebill is the Director of Sales for PyxMagic, bringing a strong background in sales within the home furnishings industry. He began his career in 2020 with Outward, Inc. as a Senior Enterprise Sales Representative before joining AMP, where he expanded his expertise.

When the founders of Outward, Inc. launched Pyxd Inc. in 2023, they reconnected with Mike, and in 2024, he joined to lead the rollout of PyxMagic. A strong advocate for visual merchandising, he recognized PyxMagic’s potential to transform how home products are presented.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Ginger Curtis  –  Ginger Curtis is a renowned interior designer, author, speaker, and Instagram influencer. With a passion for redefining modern luxury design, Ginger’s work is marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence. Overcoming personal battles with cancer, she understands the profound impact of our environments on our well-being. Through her visionary platform, Urbanology Designs, Ginger creates spaces that inspire and enhance the lives of homeowners. Her designs have garnished the industry’s most prestigious awards and have been featured in 1000’s of magazines and digital publications. Ginger’s expertise extends to TV and radio, where she effortlessly captivates audiences with her charisma. Her book “Beauty By Design” guides readers on a transformative journey, unlocking the true potential of their living spaces. Alongside her husband and five children, Ginger finds solace in her home in North Texas, where her boundless passion continues to shine as an HGTV Designer of the Year and Overall Winner.

Mike Peterson –