Deap Design, a two-decade-old firm co-founded by Erich and Anna-Pia Slothower, emphasizes user-centered, delightful, and inspirational design while prioritizing durable, high-quality constructions and mindful material usage; the founders bring a blend of design, engineering, and market insight to deliver meaningful products and innovative processes across multiple regions and renowned collaborations. Key Points Long-standing company: Deap Design has been in business for over 20 years. Founding leadership: The firm is co-founded by Erich and Anna-Pia Slothower. User-centric focus: The team is passionate about the user experience and creating delightful, inspiring solutions. Durability and quality: There is a strong emphasis on high-quality constructions designed to last for generations. Erich’s expertise: Erich combines design, engineering, and market insight to uncover opportunities and drive innovation. Anna-Pia’s design philosophy: Anna-Pia blends bold forms, practicality, and moments of surprise to engage users. Global experience: The founders have worked across the U.S. and Europe, with involvement in notable companies like Kallista, Kohler, and Williams-Sonoma. Entrepreneurial journey: Anna-Pia started as an in-house designer in various firms before establishing Deap Design in 2007 (origination in 2004).