36: The Frameworks of Innovation with Tom Skeehan

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. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––SKEEHAN Studio Follow Tom on Instagram | @skeehanstudio Tom Skeehan - Director - SKEEHAN Studio | LinkedIn Harris Restorations Follow Craig Harris on Instagram | @craigharrisfurniture Lonsdale Street RoastersGuerilla Marketing - Jay Conrad-Levinson | AmazonHoshi Armchair | Stylecraft Snøhetta HUP HUP Chair - SKEEHAN Industrial Designer Devises Unusual, Mostly Timber Folding Chair | Core77Inklab –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This episode is sponsored by PCBWay! When you get a quote from PCBWay, use our promo code ‘REDACTED’ for a special discount on us! Just go to PCBWay.com —————————————————————-To follow the show, get in contact with us via email & more head to:https://linktr.ee/redactedpod