- Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1994 from Syracuse University.
- Majored in Surface Pattern Design in the Visual & Performing Arts Program.
- Received the Dorothy Ilgen Shaffer award in 1994 for Excellence in Design Communication in the Department of Design, College of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Started out my career working on the "Tradewinds" Collection for Waverly.
- In 1995 moved to Northern Virginia and started working in the hospitality industry designing wallpaper, and fabric for high-end hotels. I have worked on and designed for many of the Ritz Carlton Hotels for rug design, fabric, wallpaper etc., all exclusive to that particular hotel.
- Some of my work may be seen at the Atlantis, Dubai and Atlantis, Bahamas, Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Hawaii, Tropicana Casino and Resort Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ, and have shown my work throughout Europe.
I started my own paper products company because I believe it was a chance for me to produce and showcase my designs and products on a different medium and to a broader audience.
I hope you enjoy them! Kim Cooper
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