Stories from the Studio
Luxury in Benches
Benches have long supported households, outdoor spaces, and commercial environments as common area group seating. They could be used for lounging and dining, as well as sleeping. Whether benches versus chairs exist in a space today, the line between common and luxury comes with a consideration of similar factors to long ago...
5 Years in Business - An Open Studio Reflection
On March 9th, we held our first Open Studio in four years. It has been so long since we hosted one, that we forgot how fulfilling it is! Our business...
Design Story: A Modern Hardwood Bench
Enter the Whispering Bench. Its unconventional cushion layout and polished wood draw you in with color and form. At a glance, it is refreshing. On closer inspection, it is refined. This comfortable and modern two-seater is designed to feel at home whether at the foot of the bed or in a grand hotel entryway,
2023 Recap - Some Firsts & Some Favorites
Every winter, we reflect on all of our projects and relationships of the year, amazed – How can time fly by so fast? 2023 Brought Us Our First: Exhibition of work during San Francisco Design Week -- The Locally Crafted Home member showcase by Bay Area Made, hosted at Gantri...
Details That Elevate
It’s easy for us to forget that when we talk about craftsmanship and the value of slow craft, it can mean something different to everyone. As woodworkers, we forget that our customers...
THE WOODRESS Mobile Carts: Industrial Design & CNC Fabrication Case Study
The Woodress is a woodworking and sign making studio based in Santa Cruz, California. For a couple of years, they have produced custom mobile coffee carts and needed some help thinking through...
Kamehana Desk, Updated
The Kamehana Desk has had a place in the JOHI lineup since before JOHI was officially formed. Really! It is one of the first pieces we ever made, and though...
Two-Toned SIMPLE in Mango
We've created a special batch of Mango stools for West Coast Craft their summer 2023 show. These two-tone stools have lots of movement and color ranging from persimmon to yellow....
Building a Pair of Cradle Consoles
We first created the Cradle design in 2021 and it has since become a highlight of our collection. Careful selection of boards allows us to grain match both the frame and the cabinet door fronts, meaning each iteration is full of personality.
Celebrating Our Environmental Partners
Our favorite way of defining the 1% commitment is the cost of doing business. We’re not experts on our environment. However, through the materials, technology, and processes we use, we do have an impact on it. It only makes sense...
Santa Cruz Businesses You'll Want to See at Renegade Craft, San Francisco
Rain or shine, Renegade Craft is one of the best places this spring to discover design-forward businesses that practice small-batch production. You’ll find over 250 creative designers, artists, and craftspeople. Among them are several of our fellow Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay businesses!
How It's Made – Best Seller – SIMPLE STOOL
Our Simple Stools have been a studio favorite for two years now! They have evolved along the way and just keep getting better. Long overdue, we are excited to share...