Where I Work: David Weeks 2021
We revisit designer David Weeks in his Bed-Stuy studio to see how and where he designs his diverse collection.
If you’ve been around awhile, you may remember that we featured designer David Weeks in our Where I Work column back in 2012. Almost eight years later we decided it was time to revisit his Brooklyn studio, which has since moved from its previous DUMBO location to new digs in Bed-Stuy. Here, Weeks designs and develops his diverse collection, including lighting, furniture, accessories, and even Cubebot® wooden robot toys. To see what else David Weeks has been up to, we headed to Brooklyn to check out the new studio in this month’s Where I Work.
What’s your studio/work environment like"
Appropriately unkempt. While I really appreciate a clean workspace, it?s not really in me. I inevitably start to gain some momentum at the end of the day and have a hard time tidying up. There are two dogs that are on part time retainers. They work alternating days unless their joint input is required.
How is your space organized/arranged"
The studio is required to accommodate all the company?s functions. We manufacture, assemble and design in-house. Each concentration has its own area and workstations.
David Weeks and team
How long have you been in this space" Where did you work before that"
We?ve had our current space for about 5 years. Before that we were in Dumbo for 20+ years.
If you could change something about your workspace, wh...
If you’ve been around awhile, you may remember that we featured designer David Weeks in our Where I Work column back in 2012. Almost eight years later we decided it was time to revisit his Brooklyn studio, which has since moved from its previous DUMBO location to new digs in Bed-Stuy. Here, Weeks designs and develops his diverse collection, including lighting, furniture, accessories, and even Cubebot® wooden robot toys. To see what else David Weeks has been up to, we headed to Brooklyn to check out the new studio in this month’s Where I Work.
What’s your studio/work environment like"
Appropriately unkempt. While I really appreciate a clean workspace, it?s not really in me. I inevitably start to gain some momentum at the end of the day and have a hard time tidying up. There are two dogs that are on part time retainers. They work alternating days unless their joint input is required.
How is your space organized/arranged"
The studio is required to accommodate all the company?s functions. We manufacture, assemble and design in-house. Each concentration has its own area and workstations.
David Weeks and team
How long have you been in this space" Where did you work before that"
We?ve had our current space for about 5 years. Before that we were in Dumbo for 20+ years.
If you could change something about your workspace, wh...
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