NKBA | KBIS release the 2026 Design Council
NKBA | KBIS announced the all-new 2026 NKBA Design Council. NKBA | KBIS is the authority on the residential kitchen and bath industry and owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS. The new team will debut this February at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, Fla.
Following the success of the 2024-2025 Design Council, which included designers Thom Filicia, Michel Smith Boyd, Celerie Kemble and Caleb Anderson. The new class offers varying perspectives and new areas of expertise to further raise awareness of the association. The 2026 class features industry-leading designers Bobby Berk, Mandy Cheng and Nathan Orsman. The Design Council program aims to unite expert voices to promote the benefits of NKBA membership to their fellow design community.
Bobby Berk is a design expert, Emmy winning TV host and author. He earned global recognition in 2018 for his work transforming lives and living spaces on Netflix’s Queer Eye. He has since established himself as a preeminent leader in the design industry. Mandy Cheng is the Studio Principal and Owner of Mandy Cheng Design. Mandy worked in the film/television industry for almost two decades, giving her an expansive knowledge and network in the industry. Nathan Orsman, Founding Principal of Orsman Design, Inc., is a highly regarded figure in the architectural and landscape lighting design industries.
The 2026 Design Council inspires, leads and empowers each member of the kitchen and bath industry while setting the standard for industry professionalism. “We are delighted to introduce a new lineup of renowned industry experts to NKBA’s Design Council program in 2026,” said Bill Darcy, Global President & CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “This talented group will help introduce NKBA to new designers and bring our vision of innovative, beautiful and functional kitchen and bath spaces to life across the country. We’re proud of the program’s success and look forward to expanding our reach across the residential design community with this exciting continuation.”
Together, Berk, Cheng and Orsman will be introduced at KBIS 2026 in Orlando, where they will tour the show, exploring the latest trends, product debuts and innovations from global kitchen and bath manufacturers and documenting their experience for their social audience.
