Stand Out in a Crowd: Being Unique like Cool Designer Cufflinks
Don’t you love cool little cufflinks? I think they’re totally sexy and for something so small, they sure can make a big statement. Huge compliments to avid cufflink collectors. I really like accessories that provide a little insight into an individual’s personality.
Cufflinks do that.
So, I’ve been trying my hand at making cufflinks for almost a year and a half. In fact, I have cufflink prototypes (hundreds of pairs) strewn about the studio and stashed in drawers. Part of the fun for my friends to come into the studio is trying to get a sneak peek at the multiple experiments I have going on at any given time…
In today’s world of manufacturing and overseas sourcing, it’s rare that a company will manufacturer and sell their own products. It’s cost prohibitive and for the most part, I don’t know if people even care anymore about where something is made.
But I do.
I find satisfaction in doing both manufacturing and distribution. I can have control over quality and I get the opportunity to connect directly to customers. I think that’s the best of both worlds. But maybe that’s just me.
I enjoy taking ideas and turning them into something tangible. I like developing the prototypes, working with so many materials, and figuring out how to perfect a process. Art to me is more than painting or illustrating…it’s about creating something out of nothing.
But guess what?
