Laura Kishimoto is a designer/maker living in Denver and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She was initially drawn to furniture design because it occupies a unique position between the fields of fine art and design. Furniture can both exist as a product, addressing a specific need, or as a stand alone sculptural object. And in both cases, a user/viewer is necessary to complete the piece of furniture: whether to give it function by physically engaging with it or to give it meaning by imbuing it with their emotional narrative.
Laura's creative process is defined by a constant balancing act between her intentions as a designer and the will of the material. With each piece, Laura strives to create a spatially complex, cohesive object that appears to have formed organically without human intervention.
You can see her Yumi chair at the Denver Art Museum.
You can follow along with her on Instagram.
Episode 56 - Making a Seat at the Table
Episode 55 - Laura Mays
Episode 54 - Amanda with Chainsawchiccarving
Episode 53 - Tammy with Wood and Cotton Creations
Episode 52 - Best of Maker Mom Year 1
Episode 51 - Char with the Wooden Maven
Episode 50 - Tamar with 3x3 Custom
Episode 49 - Amy with Bison Valley Carving
Episode 48 - Sarah with Tool Girls Garage
Episode 47 - Elisha with Pneumatic Addict
Episode 46 - Lia with Parker Place
Episode 45 - Cecilia with @theshop_wooddesigns
Episode 44 - Ashley with Build Like a Chick
Episode 43 - Katie with The Vinyl Peach
Episode 42 - Chiara with Chiara DIY What
Episode 41 - Katie with @handmadekatie
Episode 40 - Celena Camp with Down to Earth Woodworks
Episode 39 - Kate with @see.k8.saw
Episode 38 - Emily with Rooted Leather
Episode 37 - Flashback with Ellen from Little Bare Furniture
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