Adam Shulman and Heidi Nahser Fink

Curriculum Vitae Q&A with Adam Shulman and Heidi Nahser Fink; founders of James Banks Design. A brand that is committed to sustainability in the recycled materials they use to create beautiful pieces.

Astrological sign?
Gemini

Lucky number?
7

Favorite color?
Ultramarine blue.

Morning, Noon, or Night?
Morning (just not super early)

Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner?
Dinner

Football, Baseball, or Basketball?
Football

Green Tea, Black Tea, or Herbal Tea?
Black tea

Sugar, Splenda, or Stevia?
Sugar

Red, White, or Rosé?
Red

Spicy, Salty, or Sweet?
Spicy

Sandwich, Soup, or Salad?
Sandwich

Cashmere, Silk, or Linen?
Cashmere

Black, white or color?
Black

Is your closet messy or neat?
Messy, unfortunately.

What’s your favorite room in your home?
Living room.

What do you collect?
Things found at the beach: shells, driftwood, pebbles, feathers.

Dream dinner guest?
Leonardo Da Vinci

Sunday ritual?
Cooking

Favorite flower?
Lily of the valley.

Favorite scent?
Freshly cut grass.

Cheat meal?
Fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw on a brioche bun, chocolate pot de crème dessert.

Favorite place to escape to when you need a moment of respite?
The ocean.

Talent you’d like to have?
Devouring books.

Quality you want to be remembered by?
Kindness

Best thing about where you are from?
The lake.

What does Considered Luxury mean to you?
Collecting beautifully made pieces that get better with time.

What was the inspiration behind starting your brand?
Our desire to create beautiful places that inspire storytelling.

Give three words that describe your brand?
Innovative, Engaging, Timeless.

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