Justin is a furniture designer and prototyper based in Wisconsin, known for his hands-on material exploration and rigorous prototyping process. In his studio, he transforms ideas into original furniture, home goods, and interiors for manufacturers, designers, architects, and private clients—blending creativity with precision at every stage.
Earlier in his career, Justin led prototype development at Ammunition Group, an award-winning design studio in San Francisco. There, he worked alongside world-class designers to turn concepts into functional models for clients including Apple, Beats by Dre, Airbnb, Lyft, Polaroid, Kodak, Square, Cafe X, and June. These collaborations demanded a high level of technical skill, innovation, and design thinking—qualities that continue to shape his practice today.
While in San Francisco, he shared a studio with designer Benjamin Laramie at Hunt Projects, a collaborative workspace for artists, designers, and sculptors. Working in this professional environment fostered creative exchange and critique, excelling his practice through daily exposure to diverse approaches to material and form.
In addition to his professional work, Justin has taught design at the university level in San Francisco, leading courses in architectural modelmaking and furniture design. In the woodshop, he helped students develop technically and conceptually, while deepening their understanding of craft.
Justin’s foundation in design began with a degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University. He further developed his hands-on approach through design-build and carpentry training at the Yestermorrow School in Vermont, where he learned to merge practical construction techniques with spatial problem-solving. He later refined his skills at the renowned Krenov School in California, where he devoted himself to the art of furniture making, using precision hand tools and the time-tested techniques of fine woodworking.
Today, Justin’s work bridges these diverse experiences—merging craftsmanship with an experimental, prototype-driven process that takes concepts from sketch to finished object. His practice reflects a balance of artistry, function, and innovation, grounded in deep material knowledge and a passion for making.