Design & Craft
Design judgement continues into material, construction and the way a piece is used. Explore an original desk’s development, a documented manufacturing case and the six stages of a considered project.
Original design / The sculpted desk
Branching supports and a continuous rounded top give the desk its character. The original annotated drawing resolves the outline and proportions; the finished photograph shows the same design in timber.
The drawing is a historical development study. Its notes describe that design stage, rather than a current product specification. New commissions are resolved through project-specific drawings, material choices and confirmation.
Selected manufacturing / A jewellery cabinet
The closed cabinet presents a composed timber surface. Open it, and another layer appears: fitted drawers, side storage, a lift-up mirror and lining. The portfolio documents how those requirements are developed and checked.
Resolve the inside as carefully as the outside
The technical study sets out the drawer arrangement, opening side panels, mirror, lining and hardware. These are decisions about use as much as appearance.
Workshop review makes the work visible while it can still be discussed. The finished photographs then show the exterior, interior and small details together.
Making the decisions visible
The portfolio’s development sequence brings drawings, workshop review and finished-piece photographs together. It shows why important details are discussed while the work is still in progress.
For a new project, the drawings, samples and review points are agreed around its particular requirements.
The project journey
From the layout to the packing, each stage has a purpose. The scope and approval points are agreed at the beginning so that both client and maker understand what comes next.
Start with the relationship between people, furniture and the room. Review positions, walking routes, rug sizes, lighting and the balance between the major elements.
The purposeA clear layout and a shared understanding of proportion.
Develop the relevant dimensions, elevations, construction details and installation requirements. Review the drawings together before the item enters production.
The purposeAn agreed design that client and maker can both understand.
Review the leather or fabric, timber or veneer, stone, metal and other visible finishes that apply to the piece. Confirm samples and combinations before making.
The purposeA coordinated material palette and an agreed finish direction.
Share agreed milestones during making: cabinetry before finishing, upholstery before its final covering, assembly and details that need a closer review.
The purposeVisibility while important details can still be discussed.
Review photographs and video of the completed pieces, including appearance, materials, proportions, functional details and the accessories needed for installation.
The purposeClient review before the final packing stage.
Select protection for the piece and its transport: wrapping, foam, reinforced corners, cartons and wooden crates where required. Arrange any agreed third-party inspection before final packing.
The purposeA packing and delivery plan suited to the project.
Before the piece leaves
Packing is considered alongside the product’s form and the agreed transport. The final review and protection plan are part of the handover.
Materials & long-term value
Appearance is one part of material selection. Intended use, construction and care also guide the decisions. The specification belongs to the individual piece.
Grain, finish and structural requirements are considered together. The same surface must make sense as part of the overall construction.
Texture, feel and care requirements sit alongside the shape of the upholstery and the support within it.
Hardware, moving parts and internal structure affect how furniture performs every day. They are resolved with the function and finish of the piece.
Care guidance should follow the actual materials supplied, from timber surfaces to leather, fabrics and fittings.
After-sales support
Good service includes what happens after delivery. We keep the conversation open and work through practical questions with the client.
Review condition, appearance and function at the agreed handover stage. Discuss installation requirements as part of the project scope.
Provide guidance for the supplied finishes: leather care, wood surfaces, fabric cleaning and correct use of hardware.
Assess the cause of a problem and discuss a suitable repair, replacement or service route. Warranty responsibilities and costs follow the agreed terms and the circumstances.
Review replacement fittings and components when needed. Availability and the approach for a custom part are assessed for the individual piece.
An invitation to collaborate
Share your ideas, the space you are considering and what matters to you. We begin by understanding the project.