A Piece Worth Designing.
Some ideas need more than a product. They need a conversation, a direction and time to develop. A private design consultation gives an idea room to become something made specifically around it.
Begin With What You Have In Mind.
You may have a clear idea, a particular need, a reference or simply a feeling for what you want. A private design consultation gives that idea room to become something more considered.
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE FULLY FORMED.
More Than A Design Brief.
A consultation gives an idea room to develop. We look beyond the initial brief to understand how the piece should look, feel and function — considering material, proportion, detail and the person it is made for.
Designed Around More Than One Consideration.
A private design consultation allows us to look at the piece as a whole — from its form and material to how it will be used, the details that define it and the finish that gives it character.
FORM
How The Piece Should Take Shape.
MATERIAL
Choosing The Right Leather.
FUNCTION
Designed Around How It Will Be Used.
DETAILS
The Details That Complete It.
FINISH
How The Final Piece Should Feel.
Considered From Every Angle.
A private consultation looks at the whole piece — what it needs to do, how it should take shape, what it is made from and which details make it feel right for the person it is being created for.
YOUR REQUIREMENTS
What the piece needs to do begins with understanding the brief.
MATERIAL & COLOUR
Leather, colour and material character are considered as part of the design.
PROPORTION & FORM
Shape, scale and proportion are considered around the intended object and its use.
FUNCTIONAL DETAILS
Compartments, closures and other details are developed around how the piece will actually be used.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Where appropriate, initials, names, monograms or other considered details can become part of the piece.
From Conversation To Concept.
A conversation gives an idea its direction. References, requirements and possibilities are considered together before the design begins to take a more defined form.
From Idea To Object.
Every private commission develops through a considered process — from the first conversation to the final piece, with room to explore, refine and develop along the way.
DISCUSS
Understanding the idea, requirement and intended purpose.
EXPLORE
Considering materials, forms, possibilities and directions.
REFINE
Narrowing the direction through proportion, function and detail.
DEVELOP
Preparing the considered design around material, construction and craftsmanship.
MAKE
The final design becomes a carefully crafted leather piece.
DISCUSS
Understanding the idea, requirement and intended purpose.
EXPLORE
Considering materials, forms, possibilities and directions.
REFINE
Narrowing the direction through proportion, function and detail.
DEVELOP
Preparing the considered design around material, construction and craftsmanship.
MAKE
The final design becomes a carefully crafted leather piece.
Ideas Take Shape.
Before a direction becomes a finished piece, different possibilities can be explored — from form and proportion to material, construction and detail.
FORM STUDY
Different silhouettes and proportions are considered before one direction begins to feel right.
MATERIAL STUDY
Leather, colour and surface character influence how the final piece will look and feel.
DETAIL & PROPORTION
Small decisions in construction, proportion and finishing can change the character of the whole piece.
The Material Is Part Of The Design.
Leather is not simply selected after the design. Its colour, surface, weight and character can influence how a piece is shaped, constructed and ultimately experienced.
For Pieces That Need More Consideration.
Some pieces are straightforward. Others benefit from a little more thought before anything is made. A private design consultation is useful when the object needs to be considered around a particular requirement, person, occasion or idea.
A SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT
When the piece needs to serve a particular purpose, carry something specific or work within a particular context.
SOMETHING NOT FOUND OFF THE SHELF
When an existing format does not quite feel right, a piece can be considered around what is actually needed.
A DISTINCT RECIPIENT
When the piece is being created for someone specific, details can be considered around the person who will receive and use it.
A PARTICULAR OCCASION
When the significance of the moment calls for something more considered than an existing format.
A CLEAR IDEA, NOT YET A FORM
When you know what you want the piece to feel like or accomplish, but the exact form has not yet been decided.
IF THE PIECE NEEDS TO BE THOUGHT THROUGH BEFORE IT IS MADE, A CONSULTATION MAY BE THE RIGHT PLACE TO BEGIN.
Designed For One Person. Made Around Them.
A private commission begins with the person it is being created for — their needs, preferences, habits and the details that make the piece distinctly theirs.
A Shared Brief, Thoughtfully Developed.
For commissions created for a group, organisation or special occasion, materials, personalisation and finishing can be considered across the collection as a whole — creating consistency without making every piece feel anonymous.
Good Design Knows What To Leave Out.
A bespoke piece does not need to carry every possible detail. Sometimes the most considered decision is knowing what to remove — allowing the material, proportion and essential function to speak for themselves.
Questions Before We Begin.
A few things are often worth knowing before a private design consultation begins. If your question is not answered here, we can explore it together during the initial conversation.
Still considering whether a consultation is right for your piece?
BEGIN A PRIVATE COMMISSION→Let's Begin With What You Have In Mind.
Whether you have a clear idea, a particular requirement, or simply a sense that something should be made differently, the first step is a conversation. Tell us a little about what you have in mind.
Every commission begins somewhere. It might be a finished idea, a rough direction, or simply a feeling that the right piece does not exist yet. We can begin there.