Some people sketch. Some people build. I try to do both.
Making has always been part of how I think. Whether it’s shaping walnut into a serving board, programming a CNC router to carve a bowl, designing a new game, or prototyping a product with a 3D printer, the process is the same: start with an idea, embrace the constraints, and keep refining until it feels right. And I always have a pen with me to sketch on demand.
I’ve spent most of my career helping companies develop products and brands. Working with my hands keeps me connected to the people who actually build them.
Machines don’t care about marketing. A project either works… or it doesn’t. That honesty makes me a better strategist.
Nestled on our property in Ojai is a workshop that’s become my favorite place to think. Every tool has one purpose: turning ideas into reality.
Inside you’ll find a CNC router, laser engraver, 3D printers, traditional woodworking machinery, and an ever-growing collection of prototypes in various stages of completion. There might be a few bikes in there too.
Some projects become gifts. Some become products. Some simply teach me something new.
Pieces designed to last. Solid wood furniture that celebrates craftsmanship, simplicity, and honest materials.
Bowls. Platters. Serving pieces. Each one unique. No shortcuts.
Digital precision meets natural materials.
From precision engraving to packaging, branding, and intricate artwork, the laser has become another creative tool in the shop.
Not every idea belongs in wood. Rapid prototyping lets me test concepts, improve designs, build shop accessories, and create functional parts before committing to production. (OK — I make toys for kids too.)
Sometimes the workshop becomes an R&D department: speakers, kitchen tools, game components, cycling accessories, shop fixtures, furniture hardware. The goal isn’t to make more stuff. It’s to make better stuff.
People often ask what’s in the shop. Rather than listing specifications, I’d share the tools that have earned their place: the CNC router that’s transformed how I prototype, the table saw I trust every day, the hand plane that’s older than I am, and the laser that reveals details impossible by hand.
Those lessons have shaped how I lead teams, develop products, and approach strategy.
I’m always looking for the next interesting challenge. Whether it’s a custom commission, a collaborative product, or simply an excuse to learn a new skill, the workshop is always open to new ideas. Let’s make something worth keeping.
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