A story in bloom.
A day in bloom
On April 23 our wedding photographer led us to a garden near the church. Yellow tulips were in bloom on that chilly spring day. One photo of us among the flowers became a favorite, and my wife has loved yellow tulips ever since.
A gift that grew
Years later, she asked for a tulip-shaped box for our anniversary. It was my first bandsaw box, and it took some trial and error to get right. I kept exploring the idea, later making a 3D printed version and a CNC version.
Why Design 423
April 23 is a special date for us. It inspired the name Design 423. Whether it is a cribbage board, a serving tray, or a box made for someone you love, our hope is to create something with purpose—something that brings people together, in person and fully present.