ABOUT

Hey there! I'm Maddles, a designer, maker, and artist hybrid!

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, I have an Engineering Degree in Product Design. I've been living in Vancouver, Canada for the last 5 years. After working in various product and industrial design roles back in Australia, I started creating under my own brand MaddlesMade here. Now I work on a variety of creative projects for clients spanning design, fabrication and all the things in between.

When it comes to my creative work, I have a soft spot for soft goods (textile based things), and I absolutely love creative hands-on problem solving.
Whether it's dreaming up playful pieces or functional products, I'm always up for a good challenge.

The studio

The MaddlesMade studio is a small 90 square feet space inside the wonderful MakerLabs building in the heart of Strathcona, Vancouver. Here in my small craft cave I hang out with my sewing machines (Betsy, Susie and Bob). I’ve designed and constructed the space myself out of a myriad of found materials. It’s small, but has been created to suit my needs perfectly. It’s my happy place.

The work

From this space, I undertake the majority of creative work I do. This includes a range of client work and projects, as well as plenty of personal creative projects. Creative services I offer include: art experiences and installations, physical product design, custom fabrication, teaching & workshops as well as partnerships & collaboration.

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MY VALUES

Values are important.
With all my work, I always strive to create objects that are Functional, Sustainable, Fun and a little bit Extra..

I believe products should be well designed and carefully crafted.
The products should help you get through your day and bring you joy doing so.

FUNCTIONAL

I aim to be innovative with material choices, using second hand supplies wherever possible.
I prioritise working with local suppliers. I uplift my local community of makers.

SUSTAINABLE

FUN

Every product should have a fun factor.
Lifes too short for boring things.

Nothing is ever too extra for the everday! I want to create products that have that special little thingy ma jig that you want to tell all your friends about.

EXTRA

Inspiration

I’m incredibly inspired to work with found objects - particularly textile waste. I use the term textile waste to describe the range of materials I focus on working with. This can include: