I’m an Industrial Designer and founder of Daly Co., with over a decade of experience specializing in wood-based design. My work blends traditional craft with modern technologies and applications, spanning bespoke installations, custom products, and design consulting. I’ve collaborated with artists, architects, and manufacturers to bring ideas into tangible form — from large-scale public art projects to small-scale production runs. Alongside my studio practice, I direct TWIG (The Wood Innovation Group), building networks across BC’s wood industries to advance innovation and collaboration. What sets me apart is my ability to translate creative vision into buildable, cost-efficient solutions that balance material intelligence, cultural context, functionality, and aesthetics.…

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I’m an Industrial Designer and founder of Daly Co., with over a decade of experience specializing in wood-based design. My work blends traditional craft with modern technologies and applications, spanning bespoke installations, custom products, and design consulting. I’ve collaborated with artists, architects, and manufacturers to bring ideas into tangible form — from large-scale public art projects to small-scale production runs. Alongside my studio practice, I direct TWIG (The Wood Innovation Group), building networks across BC’s wood industries to advance innovation and collaboration. What sets me apart is my ability to translate creative vision into buildable, cost-efficient solutions that balance material intelligence, cultural context, functionality, and aesthetics.…

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I’m an Industrial Designer and founder of Daly Co., with over a decade of experience specializing in wood-based design. My work blends traditional craft with modern technologies and applications, spanning bespoke installations, custom products, and design consulting. I’ve collaborated with artists, architects, and manufacturers to bring ideas into tangible form — from large-scale public art projects to small-scale production runs. Alongside my studio practice, I direct TWIG (The Wood Innovation Group), building networks across BC’s wood industries to advance innovation and collaboration. What sets me apart is my ability to translate creative vision into buildable, cost-efficient solutions that balance material intelligence, cultural context, functionality, and aesthetics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Principal Designer at Daly Co.
January 1, 2012 - Present
Founded Daly Co. as a studio specializing in wood, craft, and technology with a focus on regional identity and local manufacturing ecosystems. Designed and delivered bespoke installations and consulting services that reflect local materials, purpose, function, and cultural context. Balanced traditional craft techniques with modern tools and material intelligence to achieve efficient, innovative results. Led projects from concept to delivery, collaborating closely with clients, fabricators, and community partners.
Program Co-ordinator & Research Associate at Emily Carr University
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Worked between the Shumka Centre for Entrepreneurship and the Materials Matters Lab on the Design, Wood, and Sustainability portfolio. Supported development of entrepreneurship programs linking design students with government and industry. Engaged with industry partners on emerging wood technologies, including wood-based 3D printing.
Organizer + Wood Design Consultant at TWIG (The Wood Innovation Group)
September 1, 2017 - Present
Joined TWIG to connect wood innovators with design, industry, and community partners, growing networks and project opportunities in BC's wood sector.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Major in Industrial Design at Emily Carr University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Music Production Diploma at Point Blank Music School (Online)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Grow Oya Dibber

    GrowOya contracted Daly Co. to design and develop new products alongside their successful Oya line. The company produces porous ceramic vessels that conserve water and improve growing conditions in home gardens.

    Our first collaboration focused on a wooden garden dibber — a tool designed to create planting holes at consistent depths for crops like garlic and other bulb-based plants that require precision for optimal growth.

    We took an initial prototype and optimized the design, sourcing a manufacturer capable of producing units at scale. We also developed a jig that allowed the GrowOya logo to be inscribed onto each dibber using a laser cutter.

    Following the success of that project, we were invited to contribute to the ceramic side of the business by developing new product derivatives based on the Oya technology. With current manufacturing based in China and future expansion into Mexico under consideration, Grow Oya engaged us to help better understand the production process and develop designs suited to current and potential manufacturing partners.

    uniE621 GrowOya Dibber
    GrowOya contracted Daly Co. to design and develop new products alongside their successful Oya line. The company produces porous ceramic vessels that conserve water and improve growing conditions in home gardens. Our first collaboration focused on a wooden garden dibber — a tool designed to create planting holes at consistent depths for crops like garlic and other bulb-based plants that require precision for optimal growth. We took an initial prototype and optimized the design, sourcing a manufacturer capable of producing units at scale. We also developed a jig that allowed the GrowOya logo to be inscribed onto each dibber using a laser cutter. Following the success of that project, we were invited to contribute to the ceramic side of the business by developing new product derivatives based on the Oya technology. With current manufacturing based in China and future expansion into Mexico under consideration, Grow Oya engaged us to help better understand the production process and develop designs suited to current and potential manufacturing partners.…
    paper GrowOya Dibber

    GrowOya contracted Daly Co. to design and develop new products alongside their successful Oya line. The company produces porous ceramic vessels that conserve water and improve growing conditions in home gardens.

    Our first collaboration focused on a wooden garden dibber — a tool designed to create planting holes at consistent depths for crops like garlic and other bulb-based plants that require precision for optimal growth.

    We took an initial prototype and optimized the design, sourcing a manufacturer capable of producing units at scale. We also developed a jig that allowed the GrowOya logo to be inscribed onto each dibber using a laser cutter.

    Following the success of that project, we were invited to contribute to the ceramic side of the business by developing new product derivatives based on the Oya technology. With current manufacturing based in China and future expansion into Mexico under consideration, Grow Oya engaged us to help better understand the production process and develop designs suited to current and potential manufacturing partners.

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