Interview with Brooke M Davis

Brooke M Davis Design blurs the lines between contemporary craft and luxury design. Specializing in art, luxury furniture design and interior surfaces, all of our work is crafted with a high level of attention to detail to create beautiful objects that are transformative experiences. We work with a wide range of clients from architects and interior designers to custom client commissions. All projects are crafted on an individual basis; please inquire directly for prices, lead times, and customization options.

To me design is about intention whether it is problem solving, function, interaction, material choice, or form. Designers must be intentional about what they gift to the world.

I really enjoy furniture and home decor

Georg Jensen- Silver water pitcher designed by Johan Rohde- Scandanavian Design
I love the sleekness of the design and the perfection of the craftsmanship that beautifully combine design, function, and craft together. I have only seen this once in real life at a client’s house- it had it’s own spot light! As it should!

A side rack for a kitchen

I love playing with digital tools to create new and unique forms. Specifically I like using cnc technology as part of my working process. I usually start with sketches , that I then translate into forms in clay to understand my ideas better. Once I have a grasp of the forms , I then turn to the computer to model the forms in CAD. From here I have a variety of options for iteration from 2D images to 3D prints or 3D carvings. I use an iterative process where I go back and forth between the hand and the computer until my designs are complete

in the morning...

I love designing and can get very focused until my ideas are fully developed

Promotion makes a design successful- if it’s a great idea hidden in your closet, the world will never get a chance to see it

Craftsmanship and execution of design. I often ask what is the intent of the designer and how well did the execute that intention

I recently exhibited at Wanted Design in New York City during design week.

I often am intrigued by form and wonder how I can challenge myself to design within that context

Austin, Tx

I think companies need to be open to a design process and select a designer that shares their design vision and values

I usually am trying to work out a form or texture in my designs by hand, so my process includes a lot of hands on and then transforming it into CAD. I move fluidly back and forth across sketching, modeling, and computer modeling

My 10’ steel rocking couch, my rocking chair, a sputnik chandelier,

Everyday is different but I try to make a habit of sitting down and doing something creative everyday

Take the time to give due process, great design is not made overnight it needs time to simmer in the subconscious and be discovered, evaluated and refined

Bad design is everywhere- when you have a critical eye, it can be a burden to simply enjoy frivolous objects

Take the time to do it right, be true to my design vision

Communication and knowing when to walk away

I use Rhino CAD as part of my go to computer programs, however before I get there I really try to sketch and do quick and dirty 3D moedls out of clay and other materials let an idea evolve.

Balance life and work so that I keep a positive attitude

How much does it cost?

Interior designer, Furniture Manufacturers, private clients

I do booth. A lot of my high end luxury furniture is done as solo design, but I also work collaboratively with clients to give vision to their ideas.

www.brookemdavis.com via my contact page