Designed and developed at Castor Design for Matheson Cookware.

Designed around a shaftless ceramic burr grinding mechanism. Made of lacquered Oak, black Marble and anodized Aluminum. The pepper mill nests neatly upon the salt cellar, the funneled top aids refilling and the fill plug hosts an engraved Matheson logo along with an integrated gasket. Available in two colorways.

Designed and developed by Castor Design for Matheson Cookware.

These Table Linens are made from hand-dyed natural cotton. Batik is a fabric-making and dying process that is unique to the artisans of Indonesia, where this practice originates. We partnered with an ethical vendor in central Java to develop this unique pattern and color combination. We produced Tablecloths, Napkins and Placemats.

Limited edition floor lights designed and developed at Castor.

The Up/Down Floor Lamp can be adjusted from nearly 7’ high, down to just above 2’. The shade can also flipped for use as an up or down light. The marble base enables a sturdy yet small footprint. And the soft, flexible Polyurethane coil cord stretches easily. Creating a dynamic aesthetic as the cord expands and contracts. The knurled red knob secures the shade in place. Uses a dimmable 3 step foot switch.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

A portable side table with an integrated ashtray. The removable top is made from from slip cast ceramic which is durable and easy to clean. The stainless steel frame is strong, light and inherently beautiful. The whole thing can be picked up by the handle and carried to wherever it’s needed.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

The Pebble match strike is made from cast iron. Its inherently rough texture allows you to strike a match anywhere on the surface. And it’s substantial weight facilitates single handed use. The lid acts as an ashtray and the base neatly stores matches. A leather foot protects the surface it sits on and hosts a debossed Houseplant logo.

Limited edition floor lights designed and developed at Castor.

This table lamp can be used as an up or down light. The head flips and power is supplied via DC connector on each side. The dished base can hold small items or your phone while it charges. Thanks to the built in USB-C port. And the large push button on top acts as a 3 stage dimmer. Available in 3 colorways.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

The Stack Lantern is a portable, rechargeable LED light with an integrated ashtray and storage compartment. Materials include; Powder coated Aluminum body, Anodized Aluminum ashtray, full grain leather handle and Acrylite acrylic lens. Available in two colorways.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

Designed around the idea of celebrating mechanical details and overt functionality. We exposed components that are usually hidden. Hoping to entice the user to appreciate the physics and simple mechanics which are often overlooked. The gas strut creates smooth movements, the head can rotate infinitely and a removeable ashtray nests in the marble base. Made from Anodized Aluminum, Marble and Boroilicate Glass. Available in two colorways.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

The carry case contains a grinder, ashtray, lighter and air tight storage compartment. We used bead blasted, anodized aluminum for its refined look and durability. The fluted texture was used to break up the cylinder and aid grip. A traditional stone mill pattern was used rather than teeth, for easy grind collection. The ultra simple carry case is constructed from bridle leather and heavy cotton webbing.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

The Oil Lamp can be used with paraffin oil or a tea light candle. It holds matches and has an integrated strike to light them. There is a built in ashtray with metal lid that functions as a rest and protects the ash. The organic shape of the borosilicate glass chimney creates dynamic light play and keeps the flame burning for hours.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

An OEM car lighter in a nice chunk of marble. It’s a reinterpretation of a useful, yet forgotten product. Transforming a once ubiquitous object into a living room commodity. Also, you wont ever lose it.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

The Ridge Ashtray can hold your lighter, whatever you’re smoking and keep ash discrete. The concave Marble base directs ash underneath the anodized Aluminum platform. Which is removable for easy cleaning.

Designed and developed for Houseplant, with Brian Richer at Castor Design in Detroit, Michigan.

This cannabis grinder is made from solid cast borosilicate glass. Making it more durable and resistant to fracture than standard glass. We developed a traditional millstone pattern which produces a consistent grind and makes collection easy.

Produced to honor Minoru Yamasaki, as part of Shinola’s Great Americans Series. The collection features a limited edition 38mm Canfield watch with corresponding packaging and keepsakes. Yamasaki’s use of shape, repetition and materiality were the primary inspiration for this project. The watch, packaging and prints all focus on these characteristics. Similarly to Yamasaki, Shinola emphasizes simplicity, quality and timelessness. To merge the brand with the architect we designed a unique White Oak watch box. Inside a heavy matte black paper envelope holds limited edition prints of local Yamasaki architecture. Beneath the envelope lies a minimal mechanical pencil and the limited edition Yamasaki Canfield.

Various 6” desk clock colorways designed during my time at Shinola. Including an exclusive for Neiman Marcus.

I designed 6 new colorways for the Shinola 38mm Vinton wristwatch. This was also the first Vinton to feature a sandblasted black PVD case.

Various 14” wall clock colorways designed during my time at Shinola. Each of these were produced and sold.

A unique collection designed to honor Smokey Robinsons career. Part of Shinola’s ongoing Great Americans series. The collection featured a 38mm and 32mm Vinton Wristwatch with true blue matte enamel dial, gloss cream Arabic numerals and indices and bright Super Lumi-Nova hands. The case and bracelet are made from alternating brushed and polished stainless steel. The watch comes in custom designed packaging and white oak box.

We also designed a limited edition Wall Clock, Runwell Turntable, 45 rpm spindle adapter and soft cover journal set.

A small collection of 14” wall clocks with corresponding packaging designed in collaboration with the Robert Mapplethorpe foundation.

Produced in very limited quantities, each clock features a powder-coated case with serialized caseback. The Gloss hands and embossed indices stand out against the matte geometric face. Each clock comes with a black oak stand.

Custom eight-ball Bocce set designed for Shinola, crafted by family-owned St. Pierre Manufacturing. Includes four sand-white, four navy, and one red jack. And specifically designed rubber-bottom canvas tote bag with handles and shoulder straps for ease of carry.

CMF Project

I designed 4 new colorways for the Shinola x GE power supply.

This was a personal project exploring seating with a bit of added functionality. Rolo's slightly rounded feet allow for a safe tilt and stable rest position. Made from birch plywood, surfaced in laminate and constructed using simple joinery techniques, without the use of any hardware.

All purpose aluminum wall hooks. Designed to hold nearly anything. These hooks are laser cut, bent and anodized.

A good looking, functional item for your home.

Available for purchase

Designed and developed by Castor Design for Matheson Cookware.

A thick, two sided European Beech cutting board. The top intended for standard cutting and chopping. The opposite has four different sized concavities for entertaining or mise en place.

Stainless Steel 3D printed ashtray.

Designed around the unique capabilities of 3D printing. Where traditional manufacturing methods would be problematic or time consuming and costly. Printing allows for complex shapes to be built in a linear process, in this case from bottom to top.

A sculptural, functional, low key ashtray for the modern environment.

A small selection of sketches from various projects.

Pen and paper.

Simple, enticing and affordable. Tube is a series of lights emphasizing approachable design utilizing simple manufacturing processes.

I created a die and used a hydraulic press to form the steel sheet.

material: powder coated steel

Candle holder / Chamberstick

I used steel offcuts from other projects and basic tools to create a simple, functional product.

Cut .  Drill . Brake . Paint  

Slip cast vessels.

Tilting cups, coin banks, and fruit rings.

Designed for a chair competition sponsored by Wilsonart. The theme was non archetypal seating, with an emphasis on laminate surfacing.

SLIVR is an ambient floor light which can be placed vertically or horizontally. Made of walnut with an acrylic sheet seamlessly bisecting it. 

Weekend project

My intent was to create a very simple chair that could live in any space. I played with materials and scenery in an attempt to prove this chairs ubiquitous  capability.

This was a semester long project. My primary goal was to design a simple, beautiful mobile app. My secondary goal was to create an accompanying product which followed the same design language.

I used this project to explore repetition and drew inspiration from Brutalist architecture. My goal was to create an honest, intriguingly simple light.

The pieces of this light slide together and use no hardware or glue.

I was lucky enough to be part of a studio class sponsored by SHINOLA . It was a group project with the goal of designing and making a family of leather goods that would fit within SHINOLA's brand language.

The goal of this project was to design a very simple ring that maintains a strong focal point. Utilizing an elevation change to play with light and shadow creates a dynamic and thoughtful appearance. 

This was a junior year project focused on the re-design of an electric kettle. Relocating the handle allows for a more ergonomic pour and easy to empty kettle. It also made for a visually enticing product.

This project is focused on using an existing design language to create a line of cohesive products. Using the aesthetic of the movie Oblivion I designed some hand tools and headphones. I sketched in pen and rendered in photoshop.