Calvin Ashford

Calvin Ashford, Jr. (c, 1935 – June 24, 2008) was an African-American interior designer based in Chicago, Illinois. He was the principal designer and the design director at Gilmore-Ashford-Powers Designs, which he opened in the 1970s. He also founded The Black Interior Designers Association in 1998, and was active in The Organization of Black Designers until his death.

Calvin Ashford, Jr.
Born
Ypsilanti, Michigan, US
Died24 June 2008 (aged 73)
Gold Coast, Illinois, US
Education
  • Interior design, Columbia University (BFA)
  • Microbiology, University of Michigan (MFA)
  • Microbiology, University of Illinois (PhD)
OrganizationThe Black Interior Designers Association
RelativesNickolas Ashford (brother)
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