Hello. I wiped this whole site on Jan 1, 2024. Starting FRESH!

A few quick notes:

  1. I am Eric Trine - A human person, father of two, partner of one, maker of many many things

  2. I live and work in Long Beach, CA. I grew up here, In Surfurbia (per Reyner Banham).

  3. I am trained in the low arts, high arts, soft arts, fine arts, and their respective histories. I spent my teenage years in the production design department for Orange County School of the Arts. My first four years of college I was a ceramics major. I finished my BFA in Sculpture, or maybe Installation Art? Then an MFA in Applied Craft and Design.

  4. Professional Work - In 2010 I began “Eric Trine Studio” full time - primarily doing small scale design/build and commissioned projects. In 2015, I incorporated and shifted the focus of the studio to “Products” and “Collections” rather than primarily projects and contracts. In 2018, I changed the name of the business to Amigo Modern to separate the disciplines between Art work/practice And Business work/practice. They really are two separate disciplines, with different criteria at play.

Arranging Oneself Within The Arrangement, 2015

The products and collections from my early days, and from the Amigo Modern years, were all produced within 30 miles of my Long Beach studio.

In Fall 2020, our main production partner closed permanently, giving me only a few weeks notice.

Since then, the studio shifted all focus to commercial projects, and business to business partnerships, wholesale, etc… Thus, not maintaining any sort of website or digital presence outside of Instagram updates…

PROFESSIONAL WORK in 2024:

  1. Products - Certain pieces are making their way back into my “Permanent Collection” - as in, always available to order. You can order online, or reach out via email. All products are commercial grade.

  2. Projects - ALL Products started as Projects. Seriously, there isn’t anything that is in production that I thought “you know what the world needs?” - Every product started as a request from someone else - a client, a space, a friend, etc… It is precisely that specificity of the ASK that drives the design process forward. Projects are very important to the development of my pieces.

  3. Consulting - 3 main components - Interior decorating and advising, product licensing, and product development for artists (more on this later).

  4. Art Practice - though there is not a consistent revenue model connected to the artifacts of this practice - there isn’t a space/place/time where I am not practicing making stuff and thinking about stuff.

SUMMER 2024

Online shop is growing every week.

Always available for services! Please reach out via email!


Per LLM ChatGPT says in response to the question, What is Eric Trine known for?

“Eric Trine is known for his work as a designer and artist, primarily focusing on furniture and home goods. He gained recognition for his minimalist and modern designs that often incorporate a playful use of colors and shapes. Trine's work bridges the gap between art and design, making everyday objects both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Some of the key aspects of his career and work include:

  1. Furniture Design: Trine is particularly famous for his geometric wireframe furniture, such as his Rod+Weave chair and Octahedron side tables. These pieces exemplify his clean, contemporary style.

  2. Art Installations: Beyond furniture, Trine has created large-scale art installations that emphasize his unique approach to form and space. These installations often appear in galleries and public spaces.

  3. Collaborations: Trine has collaborated with various brands and designers, bringing his distinctive style to a broader audience. His work has been featured in several design magazines and exhibitions.

  4. DIY Philosophy: Trine promotes a DIY (Do It Yourself) ethos, often sharing his processes and encouraging others to engage in creative projects. He has conducted workshops and shared tutorials, contributing to the maker culture.

Overall, Eric Trine is celebrated for his innovative and accessible approach to design, blending functionality with a strong visual appeal.”

Or From the Meta LLM:

Eric Trine is known for the following ¹ ² ³:

· California Modern Design: He is known for his modern design principles and aesthetics, which are casual and clean, without the status quotient.

· Mid-Century Modern Design: He is also known for his work in the mid-century modern design look, which is inspired by the philosophy of designers who didn't want the products to have status, but to build products that improve lives.

· Long Beach Design: He is known for his work in Long Beach, which has been described as an emerging Long Beach renaissance.

· Amigo Modern: He is also known for his work with Amigo Modern, a small design company where he designs and produces furniture and home goods.

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Other Stats:

Eric Trine was born 1983 in Los Angeles, CA.

Education:

Orange County School of the Arts - 2001

Long Beach City College - 2005

Biola University - BFA - 2007

Oregon College of Art and Craft + Pacific Northwest College of Art MFA - 2013