John Waters

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Where and what did you study and what year did you graduate?
I graduated from Coles School of Woodcraft in 1998. Prior to that I studied at the Melbourne School of Woodcraft in 1988.

Where did you head after graduating?
I worked as a trades assistant doing work with cabinet makers, shopfitters, carpenters and finally worked with several fine furniture makers before starting my own business.

When did you launch your own business?
In 2001.

What motivated you to start your own business?
My goal from the beginning of my career was to have my own business.

How would you describe your business to someone who didn’t know you?
I hand make furniture in a bespoke way, tailoring the furniture to suit the needs of the client.

How would you describe the products you design to someone who hadn’t seen them?
The furniture I make uses salvaged and recycled timbers and veneers. For me, the design of furniture has always been about moving away from the standard square box shape into softer angles. I’m influenced by both Japanese and art deco design.

What are the most challenging parts of being a designer running a small business?
The most challenging part of running my own business is trying to juggle several projects at once and doing all the background and office work as well.

What inspires your design projects?
I am inspired by wanting to make things that are different to everyday furniture, to make beautiful lasting pieces.

What are the next steps for you?
In the next two to five years I will have my own workshop and employ an apprentice and tradesman. I would also like to get larger commissioned work that utilises all of my skills.

Published 15 July 2008.

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