We are a full service design firm, focused on custom experiences. Our approach is ingrained in detail and authenticity, emphasizing the subtleties of process.
The Work
Using narrative as the conceptual driver, we create unique interiors that tell a story through materiality, mood, and all the nuanced things that live within. Being collaborators, our focus is on meaningful conversations with clients, allowing them an opportunity to be a part of the design process from the onset. It is just as important to capture the function of a space, along with a unique and memorable experience that helps tell its story.
Services
Interior Design
Furniture, Fixture and Lighting Design
Custom Fabrication Management
Creative Direction
Product Design
Packaging Design
Origins
Colin grew up in Southeast Michigan. He attended College for Creative Studies where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. After graduation, he moved to New York City to work for Avroko as their Furniture and Lighting Director. Upon leaving New York, he moved to Indianapolis to attend Herron School of Art and Design where he attained his Masters Degree in Fine Arts. Following his studies, He moved back to Michigan and spent the next few years creating custom furniture and lighting for private clients and hospitality projects. He later worked at Shinola to design the retail program, audio category, and other lifestyle products. After Shinola, Colin spent the next 5 years as the co-founder of Midwest Common. During this time, he focused on creating branded interior spaces, with a heavy emphasis on custom furniture, fixtures and lighting.
His work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Hospitality Design, Dwell and Designboom.
“A story can happen just by bringing two materials together in an interesting way.”
Process
Our studio consistently finds inspiration in the making process, and takes great pride in knowing how things go together. Beyond designing custom furniture, fixtures, lighting or any special object that may be in a project, we care about how it’s built. We have a stable of trusted, US based vendors that we’ve worked closely with over the last 15 years to ensure every gesture is captured as intended.
Established Relationships
Blown / Cast Glass
Metal Casting
CNC Machining / Lasercutting
Cut & Sew / Upholstery
Specialized Woodworking / Metalworking
Ceramics
UL Ceritification