Recently I had the good fortune to be introduced to Peter Vogel, head of Nutmegger Workshop. In his studio in Portland, Oregon, Peter crafts some truly remarkable sign art. He planes the wood, paints the type, and then ages it by hand. The result is a piece that feels one-of-a-kind: something that you'd be thrilled to find in an antique store, but that you have the good fortune to customize any way you want. We spoke recently to discuss his craft, his sources of inspiration, and his favorite projects to date.
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photo by Wade Griffith
Designer chat back: Ryan Feerer
I'm excited to share with you the work of my friend Ryan Feerer. We met in New York City, where he worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for the same digital firm as my husband. Cut to several years later, and Ryan has expanded his career to include interiors. His first major project: Abi-Haus, his own restaurant, in his hometown of Abilene, Texas. We spoke recently to discuss how this opportunity developed, his process and inspirations, and how designing for spaces differs from doing work in 2-D.
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