Rachel Cope

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Creative Director at Calico Wallpaper

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Rachel Cope is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Calico Wallpaper, a bespoke design studio she runs with her husband. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Sculpture, she applies her fine art background to create unique, artisanal wall coverings, expanding on traditional paper marbling techniques.

Raised on Martha’s Vineyard, Rachel developed a love for material and process through early hands-on creative pursuits. This sensibility, combined with her past experience as a Creative Arts Therapist, informs the meditative and artistic approach she brings to her work. People who have worked with her describe her as dedicated and creative.

Rachel’s journey into wallpaper design began as a personal, meditative practice after she and her husband experienced a loss.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Artisanal Design
Co-founded a company centered on the artisanal process of paper marbling, embracing a hands-on approach to creating bespoke wallpapers.
Material & Process
Her background as a sculptor and a childhood spent on creative projects fostered her deep appreciation for the hands-on exploration of materials.
Fine Art
With a degree in Sculpture from RISD, she exhibited her artwork internationally in cities like New York and Paris before founding her design company.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2013
Creative Director at Calico Wallpaper
7-2010 - 7-2013
Creative Arts Therapist at NYU Langone Medical Center
10-2010 - 7-2012
Guest Speaker and Educator at The School of Visual Arts

Education

BFA from Rhode Island School of Design
MPS from The School of Visual Arts

More Information

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Exp : 14 Location : Brooklyn, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Creative Director at Calico Wallpaper
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Insights For Selling To Rachel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rachel is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rachel

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rachel move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Rachel take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Rachel

Personality Compatibility


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