Craft Meets Craft


Client Work


Craft Meets Craft
This is David V. Leslie, he’s my neighbor and friend. He’s a maker of fine handcrafted furniture. Each piece begins with a client’s vision and is crafted with intention, care, and precision—built to last and designed to be cherished for generations. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the process, his guidance, and his warm, personable approach.

As a designer, I know that craft is essential in every piece of work created for a client. Similarly, for a furniture maker, it takes time, careful thought, and the right tools to achieve the perfect line or curve at just the right thickness. This is why I value David—he takes the time to craft bespoke, meaningful pieces that not only meet his clients’ needs but also function beautifully within any space.

 
  • Discover more about David and The Maker’s Bench by visiting his website to explore his craftsmanship and capabilities.

    The Makers Bench


Steelcase – Showroom Illustrations


Client Work


Steelcase – Showroom Illustrations
We produced a series of 23 environment illustrations for Steelcase’s showroom in Los Angeles. Each illustration originated from an interior scene within the showroom and was divided into three distinct layers to emphasize its significance within the space. These layers were comprised of the primary products rendered in full color, the background environment delineated with gray lines, and the showroom's architectural framework presented in gray.

 
  • Steelcase via Jody Williams Design
    Furniture Design & Manufacturing

  • + Technical Illustration

  • MKN Design Team:
    + Michael Nÿkamp, Illustrator

    Stakeholder:
    + Jody Williams, Art Director


Nemschoff Healthcare


Client Work


Nemschoff Healthcare
Collaborated with Nemschoff, the healthcare devision of Herman Miller (now
MillerKnoll) to develop healthcare environmental illustrations for their Chicago showroom. Each illustration was designed to convey a visual narrative of how different healthcare environments supported both patients and hospital staff. Moreover, these illustrations were crafted to mirror the layout of their showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, serving as an informative and insightful guide for visitors to understand each application. 

 
  • Nemschoff Healthcare
    Furniture Design & Manufacturing

  • + Isometric Illustration
    + Product Illustration
    + Storytelling

  • MKN Design Team:
    + Michael Nÿkamp, Design Director and Technical Illustrator

    Herman Miller Stakeholders:
    + Sofia Svensson-Huang, Creative Director