Talking shop and making a batch of soap with the San Francisco soap maven.
Category: Interview
Kate Koeppel on Music, Collectors, Collections, and Bringing Order and Purpose to Our Obsessions
DJ Tracy Parker chats with the San Francisco designer behind Koeppel Design.
Coffee Talk with Eileen Hassi Rinaldi of Ritual Coffee Roasters
A chat with the founder of the innovative San Francisco coffee brand.
Talking Threads of Inspiration with Woven Grey
Kathleen Heafey, a former graphic designer turned basket maker, shares her business journey.
Luana Coonen’s Enchantment with Nature’s Wonders
How the Sebastopol jeweler works with nature for inspiration and materials.
Shujan Bertrand of Aplat is on the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Design
The San Francisco designer on her path to creating products for zero waste living.
Soap Opera: The Art, Craft and Passion of Tonic Naturals
An interview with Ian Hewitt and Kristina Ruud-Hewitt, makers of naturally decadent soaps and lotions.
Maker 2 Maker: Poet and/the Bench Interview Marja Germans Gard
The duo behind the Mill Valley shop and jewelry studio chat with the Oakland jewelry designer about her inspirations, influences, development, and advice to her younger self.
The Colorful, Eclectic, and Vintage-Inspired World of Fashion Designer Dema Grim
A visit to the San Francisco studio of the designer behind DEMA.
Making it Work Together: Watchmaker John McConnico and Fashion Designer Kristina Lacson McConnico on Sharing a Creative Life
The couple behind Bespoke Watch Projects and Lacson Ravello on the inevitability of becoming independent makers.
How Artist Carissa Potter of People I’ve Loved Captures Our Hearts and the Human Condition
A photo essay and interview with the Oakland-based artist and investigator of human intimacy.
Brother/Sister Duo Aaron and Miranda Jones of Galanter & Jones Would Love to Warm Your Buns
Their San Francisco design + fabrication studio has developed the first of its kind heated outdoor seating.
Concreteworks is Shaping the Future of Concrete
Founder Mark Rogero on how technological advances have enabled innovative designs and applications for concrete.
Jim Misner on Found Object Lighting and Making Custom Lamps for Garry Trudeau
How the lighting designer got his start and continues to find inspiration.
Liz Thayer Creates Bags that Carry Meaning
The Berkeley designer explores female anatomy and identity with leather bags.
