John Nottingham and John Spirk

This firm that started in 1972 has been a major design force here and nationally. Products of the Industrial Design department of the Cleveland Institute of Art, their innovative work has been awarded many prizes for its innovation. They have grown to become one of the leading new product invention and development groups in the United States . Over 300 products that they have designed have been issued commercialized patents. Companies like Little Tikes, Inc, Royal/Dirt Devil and Manco have grown from small firms to market leaders. Recently Sherwin-Williams has received international acclaim for the Dutch Boy Twist and Pour paint container designed by Nottingham-Spirk. The firm started with the Little Tikes account and they have designed more than 250 of their safe and winning toys.