Furniture designer/maker Christopher Solar talks to us about his journey from hobby to business.

We’re super excited to check out IDS Toronto in January. We’re also honored to be sponsoring their Maker section as it’s been our mission to share the work of those designers, makers and brands who are innovating, making a difference or creating design that betters our lives. Makers have often been at the center of this mission, bringing their uniqueness, entrepreneurial attitude, and creative spirit to the design world, offering a refreshing alternative to big brands. The makers will share their designs and products with over 12,500 distributors and industry professionals across Canada and 26 other countries; and 34,000 design savvy consumers. The Maker section is perfect for businesses that have manufacturing capabilities, and are looking to expand distribution.
One of these makers who will be showing in the Maker section is Christopher Solar. We talked to him about his journey from hobby to business.
How did you get into woodworking"
It started as a hobby when I was working as a software designer. I dabbled in other creative pursuits like printmaking and photography but I clicked more with woodworking. My early efforts at making furniture were pretty rudimentary, but I gradually gained expertise and confidence and got to the point where I thought I?d like to make a go at doing it full time.

How long has your design studio been in business a...