May 04 2024 69 mins
Based in Australia’s lost city of Canberra; Tom Skeehan has been running his studio since 2011 and has been making waves on Australia’s east coast ever since. With furniture collections for brands like Stylecraft and Instyle, while also establishing themselves with award-winning special designs like the new retail front for Canberra Glassworks.
Tom shares his journey from prospective plumber to celebrated designer, emphasising the importance of discovering one's path independently and the role of mentorship in his growth. Tom also discusses the challenges and triumphs of starting his studio, finding a niche in the furniture design industry, and the pivotal decisions that shaped his career. Through candid stories, and unforgettable experiences Tom illustrates the resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking required to succeed in the design industry.
Hosted by Oliver Alexander and Fraser Greenfield with guest, Tom Skeehan.
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SKEEHAN Studio
Follow Tom on Instagram | @skeehanstudio
Tom Skeehan - Director - SKEEHAN Studio | LinkedIn
Harris Restorations
Follow Craig Harris on Instagram | @craigharrisfurniture
Lonsdale Street Roasters
Guerilla Marketing - Jay Conrad-Levinson | Amazon
Hoshi Armchair | Stylecraft
Snøhetta
HUP HUP Chair - SKEEHAN
Industrial Designer Devises Unusual, Mostly Timber Folding Chair | Core77
Inklab
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