(LAS VEGAS)-Feb. 4, 2010-Juan Montoya is the embodiment of excellent education, international flavor and dynamic design. Wednesday, February 3, the international design luminary was honored with one of the design industry’s highest honors: World Market Center Las Vegas’ Design Icon.

Robert Maricich, president and chief executive officer of World Market Center Las Vegas, described Montoya as “a truly inspirational designer, someone who aptly compares himself to a tailor seeking the finest materials in which to clothe the spaces in which he works.”

The annual Design Icon award honors design legends by giving them a platform from which to share their stories and inspire and educate other designers. In receiving the honor, Montoya joins the ranks of past recipients such as Vicente Wolf, Vladimir Kagan, Larry Laslo and Roger Thomas.

“I’ve long admired Juan’s work for its drama, panache and polish,” said Roger Thomas, executive vice president of Wynn Design & Development, who attended the Design Icon presentation. “It has inspired me.”

After accepting his award, Montoya shared his thought process when beginning a new project. He said that chemistry with the client truly dictates success. “The important thing is chemistry,” he said. “If I didn’t have that chemistry with the client, there would be no project.”

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