Common to host Spike TV's furniture design series 'Framework'

The first-ever furniture design competition series is readying to hit small screens…

Framework is coming to Spike TV. Hip-hop artist, actor, and author Common will host the non-scripted, 10 one-hour episode series created by Dwight D. Smith and Michael Agbabian.

The series follows 13 aspiring furniture designers over the course of 10 weeks as they compete in a series of challenges for $100,000 and the chance to have their work sold by a major manufacturer. A contestant will be eliminated each episode by a panel composed of Common and successful names in the furniture industry, Nolen Niu and Brandon Gore.

Smith and Agbabian will produce alongside Andrea Richter and Common. Framework premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.