Straight Line Designs Inc.

Kokeshi Doll Donation Piece

straightlinedesigns — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:05:32 +0000

In March 2013 Judson was contacted by the Nikkei National Museum to participate in their 5th Annual BLOOM Art Auction Fundraiser. A variety of Vancouver based artists and designers were challenged to take a simple shape and make it into something unique! As you can image this was just the task for Jud and before long he had a stack of sketches on his desk! Traditional dolls have stylized faces and sometime look like characters from popular movies.

There is something very unique, and playfully summer about his final design and it was a hit at the show!

What would your Kokeshi doll look like?

The “Green Apple” Kokeshi Doll

Judson chose from these pre-made wooden dolls:

Perhaps you recognize a similar Straight Line piece that he took an inspirational bite from…

You can find more information about the Museum & the even here: http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/

Support local art!

Rocketship Childrens Desk

straightlinedesigns — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:09:17 +0000

We were to the moon – pun intended – when this private commission came to us. This desk will be used by some young children as a place to do crafts, work on homework, or perhaps plan a trip to Mars! They are made out of plywood and feature LED lights at the top! The planet landscape was custom made and acts as a functional magnet board. This project took about 4 weeks of hard work and attention to detail!

Pine Beetle Cabinet

straightlinedesigns — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:04:16 +0000

This custom pine beetle cabinet unit was built for a private client.
Using reclaimed pine beetle wood, cherry legs and a granite top this project shows the subtle, classic side of Judsons designs.

Featured in the Georgia Straight

straightlinedesigns — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:55:15 +0000

The Georgia Straight highlighted Judson and Straight Line Designs Inc this week in the Urban Living section. Some great photos are shown along with some candid conversation with Judson. Meet the man behind the designs, learn what inspires him, and get a sneak peek into some of our upcoming projects. From Tokyo to Qatar, to our local Vancouver airport, designs by Judson can be seen all over the world!

To read the article visit:
http://www.straight.com/life/354086/straight-line-designs-judson-beaumont-turns-fantasy-witty-furniture

Portrait Fan Art

straightlinedesigns — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:37:58 +0000

Judson with portrait

Judson recently went on a trip to visit some friends in LA and was surprised with this portait that Sam painted. Featuring the Cracked Cabinet, Bridge Bench, Jud’s beloved dog Dewey and of course Judson with carrot in hand (the carrot represents the influence of Bugs Bunny cartoons on Jud’s design style).

For a designer that is all about one of a kind furniture, this on of a kind piece of art is the perfect gift. Thanks Sam!

Custom Book Coffee Table

straightlinedesigns — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:41:35 +0000

Judson loves an opportunity to work on one of a kind pieces, it’s what he has built his company on. When the project carries a significant meaning to the client he really steps up to the plate to produce a piece that is above and beyond.

This Book Table was designed and built for a private client to honor a family member that has passed. Titled “Resistance & Liberation” it is made from solid wood that has been custom stained, soft close hinges (no pinched fingers), perfectly cut book pages, as well as custom engraving on the spine and front cover.

Judson stands with clients as they share in the excitement of the reveal.

Store Skull

straightlinedesigns — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:38:44 +0000

It’s a lot of fun to work with restaurant chains, especially when they are going under a total facelift to their image. This client chain of restaurants in North America is going for the gold in Davey Jones’s locker and put us to work on a custom exterior installation piece.

This 5’ x 5’ piece was hand carved & fiber glassed by the team at Straight Line and has found its new home on the exterior wall of the Browns Social House restaurant franchise in Saskatoon, Saskachewan. The grey color matches the exterior wall color to achieve the appearance that the skull is emerging from the depths!

Playroom Project

straightlinedesigns — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:25:40 +0000

Enter through a magical armoire into a room designed with imagination & fun for a child. This project was over a year in the making for Judson Beaumont and his crew. A multi – component project featuring seating, a miniature of our beloved Sullivan (meet the Mini-Sullivan!), room dividers, a television cabinet, and craft desk, all centered around a castle theme – every childs dream!

Walnut Media Cabinet

straightlinedesigns — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:07:56 +0000

This media cabinet is custom designed for a private client. He wanted a piece to hold specific electronics (record player, amp, vinyl records etc) and Judson found the perfect solution to ease of access with magnetic drop down drawers that pull forward. The textured wave pattern was done by CNC machine programmed by Gerald Lauze.

Judson to talk at Pecha Kucha Feb 2013

straightlinedesigns — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:54:55 +0000

Judson Beaumont has been asked to be one of the presenters at the 2013 Pecha Kucha presentation in Coquitlam, and of course – he said yes!

Follow the link below to the Pecha Kucha website to find all the information.

See you there!

http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/coquitlam