PDE was started in 2004, by Kirk Axelson. Kirk decided to share his lifetime of window treatment experience, and his passion for the industry, by focusing on Educational Materials. Others can now benefit from the 5 decades of experience gained by Axelson Family!
Kirk, his brother Glenn Axelson, and Kevin Bell, a software programmer, created the "Ultimate Designer's Workbook."This reference manual creates an industry guideline style code system. Once the Workbook was developed, Kirk wrote a "Study Guide" companion book, to discuss all the formulas needed in the calculation of yardages and labor pricing.
Soon, PDE was approached by Bev Moriarty, a teacher at Arapahoe Community College in Denver, Colorado. She requested the creation of a college text book, "Elements of Soft Window Treatments" for her Interior Design classes. Since then, they published 6 books, and established On-line Lessons for drapery workrooms, designers and do-it-yourself crafters.
Their publishing expertise allows them to offer a "Contributing Instructor's Program." These Drapery Professionals allow PDE to offer the world the best lessons in the industry!
Do you have a lesson you would like to offer through us, as an Contributing Instructor? If so click here to contact us.
Our Goal
"To improve drapery industry communications, promote consistent
products and manufacturing methods, and ease manufacturing stresses,
so that we can better serve our consumers!"
Our Mission
"To develop and provide the best-quality
drapery
educational materials
and online classes -
thus promoting consistency between window covering designers and workrooms.
To achieve and maintain a "Code of Soft Window Treatment Style Guidelines,"
working with Design Industry Trade Associations, such as ASID, IIDA, IDS,
AIA, WAA and WCAA, thereby establishing high uniform guidelines,
and an Industry-wide Spirit of Cooperation!"