Daej knew from a young age that she wanted to make things. After watching her mom study Interior Design, Daej was completely intrigued by furniture. From the grain on table tops, to how a chair can be the center of attention in any room, she was mesmerized.
She started woodworking in the sixth grade, then continued her education in woodworking throughout the rest of middle school and all four years of high school. Daej’s first year of post-secondary education began at Sheridan College in their Craft and Design: Furniture program. She later went to Humber College to immerse herself in their Industrial Woodworking Program. In December 2016, Daej graduated and receiving a diploma as an Industrial Woodworking Technician.
Not having any examples of furniture makers/designers that looked like her, put her in a position to be that example for others. Daej finds that a lot of the time, people need to be shown that their goals and aspirations are valid; they need to know that they can succeed in a field that may not look like it’s ‘for them’. With that being said, her goal is to inspire.
You can follow along with Daej on her Website and Instagram.
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Episode 247 - Cristina Cordova
Episode 246 - Leah Woods
Episode 245 - Sarah of Ugly Duckling House
Episode 244 - Jacqui C Smith
Episode 243 - Sondra Elder
Episode 242 - Rogelio of Crooked Craftwork
Episode 241 - Robyn Ness, RNA Woodworks
Episode 240 - Thelma of TK Woodworking
Episode 239 - Valerie Berlage
Episode 238 - Nicole Crowder
Episode 237 - Polilla Cooperative
Episode 236 - Rachel David
Episode 235 - Sieng, Crafty at Heart
Episode 234 - Allie Katz, Geeky Faye Art
Episode 233 - Jean Gray Mohs
Episode 232 - Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost
Episode 231 - Annie Evelyn
Episode 230 - Ceramicist Alex Simon
Episode 229 - Uruba Slaughter
Episode 228 - Christina Vincent
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