Brandon Smith:  

Life I have the hardest time with bios but here goes.... After graduation I decided not to make the jaunt to the East Coast to go to school. I stayed here on the West Coast and went to FIDM where I graduated in 2001 with my Associates Magna Cum Laude. While working towards my degree I started with a Contract Furniture dealership in San Diego, one of the largest in Southern California, where I was one of 5 designers working with National Accounts. After 3 years of working on projects nationwide, I left CI to work for a 2nd dealership in San Diego where I was head of their design department. It was here that I made many of the contacts that have helped me to gain the position that I currently have. This last year (2004) I left MFC to begin my own Interior Design and Spaceplanning firm. Business has been great and I've already completed over 150 projects to date, including 5 in the Middle East and more in 5 other states within the US. Personally, no girlfriend/wife yet. And for those of you who know me, unless something changes within CA state law, that won't happen. 2004 was a big year for me as I came out to family and friends. It was a tough decision but was the best for me psycologically and emotionally. Every one has been amazing and, I think in part because of the liberal attitute of CA, I've really found myself to be happier a...Expand for more