Who We Are

Arcadia Design has developed from a core family of Artisans who are dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship and inspired design. We believe beautiful and creative form can integrate with the functional use of furniture, to fit the unique needs of each client.

We have developed and manufactured furniture lines for a range of settings including homes, business, churches and institutions. For example, as part of the extensive remodeling of the University of Denver campus, Arcadia Design worked closely with University Architects, the Chancellor, and Deans to create lines of furniture for each new and remodeled building.

Artisans

Daniel Strawn – Design Director and Artisan in Wood Extraordinaire

Being raised in a family of painters and sculptors, Daniel’s artistic eye was developed at an early age. After his education at University of Denver with a BFA in sculpture and 18 years antique restoration, Daniel has focused on design in the medium of hand crafted, wood furniture for the past 15 years. A life training and exposure to the arts has provided him with a broad palette of design tools as well as an expertise in furniture construction rare in our modern world. Daniel’s one of kind art furniture can be found in galleries and private collections.

Karen Strawn – Fine Metal smith and Business Muse

Karen has had a life long interest in creating adornment for people and environments using natural materials. She started out as a copper/silver/goldsmith, crafting unique jewelry that has been shown and sold around the country. She later joined creative forces with Daniel to develop Arcadia Design, focusing on repoussé copper detailing. Her collaboration with other artisans in the company has been an exploration of the dynamic dance of patterns and color found in wood/metal combinations. She is currently playing with metal patinas, large sheet copper, and found object jewelry.

Jason Hicks - Furniture Craftsman and Bluegrass Musician

Jason grew up surrounded by traditional crafts and workmanship. Using traditional woodworking tools, his father built early American and Shaker style furniture while his mother is a talented quilter and avid student of early American craft. With a formal education in music from Webster University in St Louis, Missouri, Jason is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist. He is currently a member of the Blue Canyon Boys, a Colorado based bluegrass group. Jason started with Arcadia Design as an apprentice and continues to explore and refine his love of woodworking.