# Bora Kacupi

> Senior Furniture Designer | Product Development & Design Strategy

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/borakacupi

Senior Furniture Designer and Product Development professional with 9+ years of experience bringing furniture from concept to market across residential and hospitality environments. I’ve led collections from early idea through production, with a focus on creating thoughtful, well-made pieces that balance design, materials, and performance.

My background includes materials, global sourcing, vendor partnerships, and cost engineering, with hands-on involvement throughout the development process. I work closely with merchandising, technical design, and manufacturing teams to bring ideas to life in a way that feels intentional, functional, and aligned with the business.

## Work Experience
### Senior Furniture Designer @ PALECEK
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States

### Head Design Manager |  Furniture & Utility | Rejuvenation @ Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Portland, Oregon, United States

### Head Design Manager | Product Development - Furniture | Pottery Barn Teen @ Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Head of Product Development & Curation @ Ben Soleimani
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States

### Leader, Product Development & Curation for Bedroom & Bath Furniture | Restoration Hardware @ Restoration Hardware
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Digital Product Administrator @ Belk
Jan 2012 – Jan 2017 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States


## Education
### Bachelor's Degree in Art/Art Studies, General
University of North Carolina at Charlotte


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bora-kacupi-5981a2a1

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Last updated: 2026-04-13