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Ann Shriver Sargent
began her interior design business in Boston and has spent 25 years
working in the field. Her clients have included corporations,
hospitals, colleges, hospitality and many residential commissions. In
1995, Ann expanded and renovated a small hardware and design business
in New Hampshire to double its size, necessitating an additional three
designers on staff. Their residential and commercial accounts grew in
scope and stature during her tenure. In 2000, Ann joined dpf Design,
inc. as a principal and a lead designer and has enjoyed participating
in the growth of their commissions in residential, commercial, and
hospitality design.
Martha von Ammon began
her business life by founding and operating a successful pottery
business that produced both functional and decorative ceramics of her
own design. In 1989, Martha and Denise Welch-May founded dpf, a design
company specializing in painted finishes and surface design. dpf grew
to have a national presence by designing retail store interiors and
furniture manufacturer showrooms in High Point, North Carolina and
other design centers around the country. Their furniture designs have
appeared in Garnet Hill and Chambers catalogs. dpf’s furniture has been
included in many publications, including Departures and Southern Accent
magazines. In 2000, dpf expanded to include residential, commercial,
and hospitality design commissions as dpf Design inc. Martha is a
principal and a lead designer specializing in tile and color.
Denise Welch-May launched
her design career as a studio artist specializing in wearable art.
Denise’s interest in the synthesis of design, craft and business took
off after she opened and managed the successful Simon Pierce Restaurant
in Quechee, Vermont. A creative collaboration with Martha von Ammon
resulted in founding dpf, a design company specializing in painted
finishes and surface design. dpf grew to have a national presence by
designing retail store interiors and furniture manufacturer showrooms
in High Point, North Carolina and other design centers around the
country. Their furniture designs have appeared in Garnet Hill and
Chambers catalogs. dpf’s furniture has been included in many
publications, including Departures and Southern Accent magazines. In
2000, dpf expanded to include residential, commercial, and hospitality
design commissions, as dpf Design inc. Denise is dpf Design’s managing
principal and lead designer.
Corinne Gaugler - Office Manager
Bridget Peters - Studio Manager
Tiffany Smith - Assistant Designer