Behind the Design

On The Fiddle

An exploration of naval history, everyday language, and the square...more

Extraordinary Making Stories

The Dynamite Stool

The dynamite stool is one of the most extraordinary examples...more

Behind the Design

Design Changes: Small Tweaks, Major Improvements

Design changes made in the design process can have a...more

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Birch Plywood: A brilliant material, sometimes.

Explore the benefits, limitations, and alternatives to birch plywood in...more

Extraordinary Making Stories

Shackleton’s Carpenter

Harry McNish was the shipwright and master carpenter on Endurance

Behind the Design

Design Out Waste.

We design products from waste materials.

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Jigs

The unsung hero of the workshop

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Sabbatical

Taking time out

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The Apron

The Apron the uniform of the artisan

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Free Shipping.

Free shipping is expensive

Behind the Design

Made from Waste

Designing products 'Made of Waste'

Behind the Design

The Colours of St Ives

Our inspiration, the colours of St Ives