Irikat Joins Stone & Pewter

TORRANCE, Calif. — Stone & Pewter Accents adds Feras Irikat as director of design & marketing.

A tile industry professional, for the last seven-plus years Irikat served as design director of Oceanside Glasstile. He holds a B.A. in Interior Design and M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences from San Francisco State University, where he did advanced graduate work and research in color theory and color psychology.

Feras IrikatHe has taught color theory, applications and psychology at UC Santa Cruz extension, West Valley College and several other colleges, and is also featured speaker at design seminars, professional organizations and industry shows (Coverings, KBIS, Dwell).

“I am excited to join Stone & Pewter Accents team,” stated Irikat, “starting on a new adventure, meeting new challenges and sharing new successes. I believe authentic and memorable connections via new designs and marketing techniques will define our brand. Passion and a full commitment are the tools of my trade.”

“Feras is someone we have known personally for several years,” said Carl Steadly, owner of Stone & Pewter Accents. “He brings much to the table, including strong experience in product design and design & trend market research, which are very important to us.

“Our plans for him include enhancing the Stone & Pewter brand on a national and international scale, developing and implementing product launches, expanding our presence through new marketing tools, a refreshed website, social media, architectural and design presentations/meetings… and, much more to raise our public profile.”

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