Cory Grosser is a renowned American designer and the founder of Cory Grosser + Associates, a multidisciplinary design studio based in Pasadena, California. His design philosophy, Happy Minimalism™, blends minimalist principles with warmth and optimism, drawing inspiration from his Southern California home’s sunny, vibrant atmosphere.

Born in Rochester, NY, Cory holds degrees in Architecture from SUNY Buffalo and Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He launched his career internationally with an exhibition in Milan in 2002 and has since become one of the few independent American designers to collaborate with top global brands. While best known for his furniture and lighting, Cory has also developed interiors and design strategies for several Fortune 500 companies. He believes that good design serves both cultural and commercial purposes and has helped brands, CEOs, designers, and philanthropists use design as a strategic tool.

Cory is considered an expert in his field. In 2022, he was named HiP Product Designer of the Year by Interior Design Magazine. He was also featured in Season 3 of the television series America By Design. In addition, he has served as a juror for several international design competitions, including the Good Design Awards, the Spark Awards, the Exhibit Design Awards, the Selection Committee for Salone Satellite, Contempo, and the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition. Since 2005, Cory has been a professor at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, teaching and mentoring aspiring designers.