Repose Bed Frame
Date:
2020

Material:
White Oak, Wool, Polyester, Foam
Designed at:
Casper Sleep 



Defined by a sculptural ribbon of white oak, Repose is a family of furniture elements that work together to create 8 different bed frames. Subtle radii at critical touch points reflect the softness of a great’s night sleep. The headboard geometry was defined with an in-house ergonomist to ensure optimal comfort while lounging and reading. Designed with Jesse Menayan at Casper Sleep.




Haven Bed Frame
Date:
2020

Material:
Wool, Foam, Plywood
Designed at:
Casper Sleep 



Defined by a generous ribbon of felted wool, Haven is Casper’s flagship bedframe. A gently sloped soft headboard allow for ergonomic lounging and reading, and gently radiused corners communicate comfort from all angles. Designed with Jesse Menayan at Casper Sleep.



Flare Coat Hook

Date:
2018

Material:
Slip Cast Porcelain and Stoneware






In Development

Flare is a modular coat hook made of slip cast porcelain or stoneware. It can be placed directly on the wall or snapped onto a bleached oak backing plate. Its unique geometry and a simple integrated mounting bracket enable 2 hanging orientations.








Lenticular Coasters

Date:
2018

Material:
Slip Cast Porcelain and Stoneware






In Development

Inspired by the experiential nature of lenticular printing, these coasters are slip cast from porcelain or stoneware. Circular and square units are simple explorations on a distinctive geometry.  Variations stack easily and can be combined with each other to serve as a trivet for larger items.





Shinola Canfield Collection

Date:
2017

Material:
Stainless Steel, Leather, Plastic


Designed at:
Astro Studios

Client:
Shinola Detroit

The Canfield Collection is Shinola’s first entry in the Hi-Fi headphone market. Over 3 years Shinola Detroit and Astro Studios collaborated to establish a design language and a suite of premium audio products. The Canfield on ear and and over ear models reflect Shinola’s commitment to heirloom quality construction and the American manufacturing industry. Each headphone is constructed of stainless steel components, top grain leather, and tested by hand in Detroit.









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