Grosser + Associates

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. He believes good design serves both cultural and commercial purposes and has helped brands, CEOs, designers, and philanthropists use design as a strategic tool.

In 2022, he was named HiP Product Designer of the Year by Interior Design Magazine. Since 2005, Cory has been a professor at Art Center College in Pasadena, where he teaches and mentors aspiring designers.