Founded by college friends John Christakos, Maurice Blanks, and Charlie Lazor in 1997, Blu Dot is a furniture company that conducts all phases of design in-house. From product development to customer experience, the founders of Blu Dot have maintained control of the entire process throughout the 20 years in business. Blu Dot produces modern furniture at a reasonable price point-- a response to the expensive European retailers and the mid-priced outlets lacking a sleek aesthetic. Rather than showcasing furniture collections with a large number of options, Blu Dot focuses on quality in materials and fabrication to ensure long lastingness.