Brian Mehler started his design journey after studying and traveling for a year in Europe.  Upon his return to the USA, He enrolled in the highly respected Industrial Design program at California State University, Long Beach and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design.  Brians final senior thesis  was a portable presentation system.  This project was entered into the GE international student design competition and received a 2nd place finish, and a check for $10,000. 

 

Over the course of the next 14 years, Brian worked for several successful toy companies, such as Educational Insights, ExploraToy, Maui Toys and Small World toys. At each company he expanded his role, his experience and responsibilities, eventually advanced to VP of Product Design and Development at Small World Toys.

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In 2006, while looking for new challenges and opportunities for growth, Brian landed a position at Tropitone, a legacy 60 year old manufacturer of specialty retail and contract outdoor furniture. Brian designed and brought to market many successful groups and products. He is known for innovative, contemporary designs that break with tradition and maintain mass appeal, and for his ability to resolve functional, manufacturing and production issues through creative engineering solutions.

 

In 2021, Brian started his own design consultancy, Brian Mehler Design. He has had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients including Homecrest Outdoor Leisure. In partnership, they have successfully launched three new furniture groups into the contract/retail market place.

 

Brian continues to share his wealth of knowledge and experience with his clients to achieve their goals, define their brands and create successful products.