Dena Smith             interdisciplinary designer based in Vancouver, BC







Rooted in a fascination with objects that withstand the test of time, this project explores the qualities of simplicity and functionality through a fabric-lined box and a Shaker-inspired shelf. By focusing on restrained aesthetics, these pieces demonstrate how subtle details can create forms that endure.


Cherry, birch plywood, vintage textile, India ink


︎︎︎Research
︎︎︎Design sketching and ideation
︎︎︎Prototyping
︎︎︎Material sourcing
︎︎︎Fabrication



Made with Sam McInnis under the moniker Opened Window.