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Matt Castilleja

October 31, 2014

Resources Matt Castilleja Matt is an architecture student turned woodworker/furniture designer for Polivka Studio. The studio’s commitment to traditional craftsmanship is evidenced in each piece it produces for their astute clientele. The Studio Is Expanding Beyond Commissioned Interior Work to Signature Furniture Offerings. What Was the Motive Behind That Move? Having total authorship of small pieces ranging from mirror frames, lamps, side tables, coffee tables, to larger pieces like dining tables and credenzas. Taking them from conceptual phase through fabrication, all in-house, makes the whole process more streamlined and enjoyable. Here, a client can meet the designer/maker and see the shop where…

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John Anderson

October 31, 2014

Resources John Anderson John runs Utilitarian Workshop with partner Nicole Williams. Together they design furniture and spaces highly customized to their clients’ personality and voice. How Do Your Clients Influence the Work? Generally, we begin our design process with casual consultations in order to get a feel for the client. In most cases, clients are familiar with our work and have a starting point for reference. We encourage an interactive inspiration process, like a mutual Pinterest board. A project can take an aesthetic shift when collaborating on a mood board. Directions can also shift when collaborating with other trade professionals and artisans. Every…

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Brendan O’Shaughnessy

October 30, 2014

Resources Brendan O’Shaughnessy Brendan is an art director at Springboard Creative but you may know him as the Captain of Ocean & Sea. The clothing, prints and accessories brand is just over a year old and growing just as strong as Brendan’s renegade beard. Starting a New Brand From Scratch Isn’t Necessarily Hard. Unless of Course You Want People to Take Notice. What Challenges Are You Pushing Past to Keep Fickle Consumers’ Attention? The competition is stiff. There are so many brands out there creating excellent products with presentation that is simply captivating. From the beginning, Ocean & Sea has focused on making a world in…

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