Lou Webster
About Lou Webster
Lou Webster serves as the Senior Designer for Hospitality Floorcovering at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2010. With over twenty years of experience in design and product development, he directs design technicians and leads teams to deliver custom carpet projects.
Work at Milliken & Company
Lou Webster has been employed at Milliken & Company since 2010, currently holding the position of Senior Designer in Hospitality Floorcovering. In this role, he directs design technicians on color and design development for large custom hospitality carpet projects. Prior to his current position, he worked in various design roles at Milliken, including Design Specialist for Contract Carpets from 1994 to 1997, Advanced Designer for Contract Carpets from 2000 to 2002, and Design Manager for Residential Upholstery Fabrics from 2002 to 2003. His extensive tenure at Milliken showcases his expertise in the flooring and textile design sectors.
Education and Expertise
Lou Webster holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Design from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Art from Colorado State University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, he briefly studied Design at The Scottish College of Textiles in 1988. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in design, particularly in the hospitality and textile industries.
Background
Before his current role at Milliken & Company, Lou Webster served as the Director of Product Development and Design at Capel from 2003 to 2010 in Cahors, Occitanie, France. His career spans over twenty years, during which he has coordinated product development processes between domestic and international partners. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the design and manufacturing processes in the textile industry.
Design Leadership and Trends Monitoring
In his current role, Lou Webster leads a team of in-house and freelance designers, ensuring that they creatively and effectively meet both company and customer needs. He actively monitors current lifestyle, fashion, color, and design trends using resources such as Stylesight™ and other global design tools. Additionally, he utilizes SAP/Supply Chain Software to maintain project timelines and manage design requests, demonstrating his commitment to efficient project management.