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From Craft to Character: The Making of a Signature Line

From Craft to Character: The Making of a Signat...

This post documents the start of my journey to design a signature furniture collection. This will be a part of a series where I'll share the full process - the...

From Craft to Character: The Making of a Signat...

This post documents the start of my journey to design a signature furniture collection. This will be a part of a series where I'll share the full process - the...

Beyond Mastery: Takeaways from Japanese Craftsmanship

Beyond Mastery: Takeaways from Japanese Craftsm...

What is Japanese shokunin? In this post I explore how traditional Japanese craftsmanship goes beyond skill to embody discipline, service, and character refinement. While this concept is historically applied to...

Beyond Mastery: Takeaways from Japanese Craftsm...

What is Japanese shokunin? In this post I explore how traditional Japanese craftsmanship goes beyond skill to embody discipline, service, and character refinement. While this concept is historically applied to...

Montessori in the Workshop: What Happens When Kids Build

Montessori in the Workshop: What Happens When K...

In this blog post, I make a case for kids woodworking and how it dovetails so well with the Montessori style education system. I explore major pillars of the Montessori...

Montessori in the Workshop: What Happens When K...

In this blog post, I make a case for kids woodworking and how it dovetails so well with the Montessori style education system. I explore major pillars of the Montessori...

What Makes a Good Design in Woodworking

What Makes a Good Design in Woodworking

In this blog post, I explore what I think is the framework for good design in woodworking. I walk through four major topics: form vs. function, restraint, proportions, and evoking...

What Makes a Good Design in Woodworking

In this blog post, I explore what I think is the framework for good design in woodworking. I walk through four major topics: form vs. function, restraint, proportions, and evoking...

To Generalize or Specialize: What Actually Makes You Better

To Generalize or Specialize: What Actually Make...

In this blog post, I explore a common dilemma in woodworking: whether to generalize or specialize. I dive into each path as they pertain to mastery, creativity, and growth. I...

To Generalize or Specialize: What Actually Make...

In this blog post, I explore a common dilemma in woodworking: whether to generalize or specialize. I dive into each path as they pertain to mastery, creativity, and growth. I...

Clients Corner: How Design Impacts Cost

Clients Corner: How Design Impacts Cost

In this blog post, I dive into how design details can impact the cost of a custom furniture piece. This content is for potential clients who have an appreciation for...

Clients Corner: How Design Impacts Cost

In this blog post, I dive into how design details can impact the cost of a custom furniture piece. This content is for potential clients who have an appreciation for...