about me
Hi, I’m Maddles
I’m a designer, maker, artist, and lover of all things colourful.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, I trained in Product Design Engineering and now run my creative studio, MaddlesMade, in the wonderfully quirky East Vancouver.
I create everything from playful textile objects to high-impact immersive installations. While I have a soft spot for soft goods (textile based art), my practice spans many mediums, including wood, metal, light, and more.
Hands-on, resourceful problem solving is my jam, and I love turning ideas into colourful, unexpected realities.
my values
joyful
resourceful
playful
fun
the studio
The MaddlesMade studio is tucked in my favourite corner of Vancouver - East Van.
It’s a playful, colourful space filled with fabric, tools, bits and bobs… all the pieces I need to turn ideas into whimsical, tactile creations.
textile waste
I’m incredibly inspired to work with found objects, particularly textile waste.
Some materials include:
Old damaged clothing
Remnants / offcuts from local factories
Old unusable outdoor gear and accessories (pool floaties!)
Scraps leftover from client projects and commissions
Unwanted donated fabrics
Textiles sourced from thrift stores or local textile recycling centers
got unwanted textiles, clothing, or outdoor gear?
Let me know!
Maybe we can make something great from it.
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