Save A Sample! was started in 1999 by Suzanne Swift, SpecSimple's President.
A natural outgrowth of Spec Simple, Inc. a resource company which manages libraries and Virtual Libraries for design firms and furniture professionals across the country, Suzanne brings together design firms, furniture dealers and manufacturers each year to benefit design schools and their students. She is a committed recycler.
Suzanne is the past Vice President of Communications for the IIDA New York Chapter and is a graduate of Yale University.
To learn more about SpecSimple, Inc. or Virtual Library please contact VLTours@specsimple.com to set up a Virtual Tour.
Save A Sample! Timeline 1999-Present
First event held in New York City
"Box-A-Thon" becomes "Save A Sample! and over $10,000 are raised for scholarships
Save A Sample! launches in Philadelphia & Chicago
Save A Sample! launches in Los Angeles & San Fransico
Save A Sample! launches in Atlanta, GA and Delaware
1999
2008
2010
2012
2015
2002
2009
2011
2014
The recycling drive becomes the "Box-A-Thon"
Save A Sample! turns 10
Save A Sample! launches in Boston & Washington DC
Save A Sample! turns 15
Save A Sample! launches in Pheonix, AZ and San Diego, CA
2016
Save A Sample! Canada Launches
Save A Sample! Interview with Suzanne Swift
For Press or make an apointment with Suzanne Swift please contact the Save A Sample! Coordinator Donna Heaney at saveasample@specsimple.com or by phone 212.352.2002 x42