David Dill

David loved building and creating from a young age, from legos to spending time in his grandfather’s woodshop. This evolved as he got older, helping his parents work on various DIY projects around the house. He went on to study Architecture in college, but leaned towards the design build aspect. David says his grandfather had an extensive Fine Woodworking Magazine collection and he began reading those as well to gain more knowledge in building furniture. In 2011, David began a design build firm, d+p Design Build, LLC, with a friend. He likes to blend modern with organic aesthetics, with each piece challenging himself to be a better crafts person.

“I approach making furniture for people the same way an architect designs a building. Most projects start with a need, i.e. a table or chair. I then sketch the idea and make a 3D computer drawing. If it is something that I have not done before, I will make a prototype. Once the client and I are happy with the design, I then make the real thing always allowing for tweaks to happen until it is completed. My inspiration comes from exploring contrasts and how they interact. I love how different materials can coexist with each other; how two different woods look together. Or using the organic live edge of a slab of wood with the straight lines of modern furniture.” - David

Special Honors:

Made in Mississippi Podcast - S4E9 - November 2018
Studio Jackson: Creative Culture in the Mississippi Capital' - November 4th, 2014

Madison MS
Wood
Guild member since 2023