NOLEN NIU, a custom concept furniture designer, is a true artist. Though Nolen's parents pushed him down the path of a job in the computer sciences, he decided to take a chance on passion and wander down his own path which led him to his true calling as a concept furniture designer. His beautiful and imaginative products will leave you hungry for a new statement piece in your own home.

THE JUICE:

• Inspired by his community college art teacher to pursue a creative career

• When opportunity knocked he raced against the clock to open the door

• Featured in: Dwell, Interior Design Magazine, Maxim, NY Times, Esquire, and more

• Judge on furniture design competition TV show "Framework" on Spike TV

• What your couch and your body have in common

SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter: @nolenniu

• Facebook: nolenniu

• Website: nolenniu.com