Central Texas design has experienced many celebrated eras. From the Texas Rangers architects of the 1950s to a slew of well-known contemporary architects in the late 20th century from The University of Texas School of Architecture – think Craig Dykers, James Dodson and Michael Hsu – Austin design has been widely acclaimed.
But there is currently another design scene flourishing in and around Austin: furniture design.
Thanks to Austin’s innovative environment, many creatives – particularly those from more traditional design and architecture backgrounds – have found themselves working on a smaller, more intimate scale.
In this story, we’ll look into the odysseys of three distinct furniture design companies, delving into their practices and the larger furniture design community in Austin, to gain a deeper understanding of the industry.
The journey begins with
