1. FURNITURE IS A LANGUAGE: Woodworker Luis Peña on storytelling, making, and creativity
In the premiere episode of The Trades Show, host Briana Ottoboni visits the wood shop of Luis Peña, furniture designer and woodworker behind Peña Made, to explore his creative journey from graphic design and filmmaking to handcrafted furniture. Together, they discuss storytelling through objects, the power of a beginner’s mindset, building a business rooted in craft, and the deeper meaning behind making things by hand. This episode offers a soulful look into the world of modern artisanship and what it means to create with intention.
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