Susan Harkavy is a public relations consultant specializing in contemporary design, home furnishings and lifestyle, with 26 years experience in the industry. The former press officer of the Museum of Arts and Design, she went on to manage inhouse publicity for Dakota Jackson prior to founding her firm in 1994. Her clients include designers of furniture, carpets, textiles, lighting, tableware, home accessories, gifts and decorative arts. She publishes the lighthearted "Guerrilla Dispatches" newsletter, lectures frequently on publicity how-to’s, and offers one-on-one workshops on self promotion. www.susanharkavy.com