Max Gill
Max Gill Design
After receiving his degree in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley, Max Gill was compelled by more creative pursuits, eventually finding floral design the perfect medium as it seemed to him to draw from all of his greatest passions: gardening, sculpture, painting and art and theater history.
Originally from upstate New York, Max has called the Bay Area home for almost 35 years. Perhaps best known for his work at Chez Panisse where he has done the flowers for over a decade, Max started Max Gill Design in 2005 and now offers full floral services for weddings, special events and private clients such as Alice Waters, Michael Pollan, and Lauren McIntosh.
Informed by natural process, Max’s work is distinguished by his reliance on specialty blooms and botanical rarities gleaned from local growers, his own formidable cut flower garden in North Berkeley, and a long list of bay area nurseries.
Show Notes
Always be on the lookout for unique blooms. Max sources from local growers, nurseries, and his own garden.
Stay on the hunt for flowers that keep your interests.
His inspiration usually starts with 1 element and builds upon other elements.
Embrace the nuances of creating your design.
Your work is original. You may learn design principle, techniques, design lessons from a workshop, but remember your work will always be reflection of you and your own interpretation.