BACKSTORY At DCI, we are big fans of Mid Century Modern (MCM) design. Recently, in partnership with UCLA, we had an exciting opportunity to develop a new furniture product line based on classic MCM design principles. In early 2020, UCLA Housing, in a joint venture with UCLA Medical, purchased a new contemporary apartment building on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles. Acquired for UCLA Medical’s hospital staff—medical residents, fellows, …
The Bruin Shelter for Homeless College Students
BACKSTORY Every once in awhile you get the chance to contribute to something really important. As a company, we’re quick to respond to these moments because they they give special meaning to what we do. When UCLA student Louis Tse reached out to me and shared the story of his burgeoning Bruin Shelter for homeless college students (now called Students 4 Students), I knew it was one of those moments. …
Duke University
Meeting a detailed design specification, providing local manufacturing, service, and warehousing, and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability leadership were all important in Duke’s selection of a residence hall furniture partner.
Boston College
Boston College and DCI have worked together for over 25 years. This foundation allowed us to collaborate on a furniture solution that was a paradigm of sustainability to compliment BC’s brand new state-of-the-art sustainable residence hall.