Jennifer Black - principal

Jennifer is a textile-focused design and product leader with a background in home textiles, rugs, and upholstery.

Over the past decade, she has developed collections for major U.S. brands including Restoration Hardware (RH) and Banana Republic Home, working closely with international mills and artisans to shepherd each product seamlessly from concept through production.

She founded Studio Refrain as an independent practice focused on pattern, color, and textile tradition. Based between Oakland and Paris, her work draws from direct engagement with designers, fabricators, and historic references, exploring the relationships between heritage, visual narrative, and contemporary product.

Her approach combines extensive product development experience with ongoing study in textile design, bringing together a deep appreciation for craft, material traditions, and the role textiles play in how we experience interiors.

“Bringing extraordinary textile product into the home has become a personal calling .”