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Designer Profile: Kate Koeppel

San Francisco–based designer Kate Koeppel makes record dividers for the hyper-organized audiophile.

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Koeppel works with a local laser-cutting studio, Pagoda Arts. The entire production process—laser cutting, printing, packaging and design—is all done within a three mile radius.
Koeppel works with a local laser-cutting studio, Pagoda Arts. The entire production process—laser cutting, printing, packaging and design—is all done within a three mile radius.
After experimenting with different types of wood, Koeppel favors a combination of white birch for its neutral coloring and sleek appearance.
After experimenting with different types of wood, Koeppel favors a combination of white birch for its neutral coloring and sleek appearance.
Working closely with the laser cutter, she ensures that there is as little waste as possible in the process.
Working closely with the laser cutter, she ensures that there is as little waste as possible in the process.
Koeppel is also the founder of Skill Exchange, a workshop series on hand making and self-reliance skills, taught by local makers and business owners. "Running both my design practice and Skill Exchange help me feel balanced between digital making on the screen and the physical crafting of objects and goods," she says.
Koeppel is also the founder of Skill Exchange, a workshop series on hand making and self-reliance skills, taught by local makers and business owners. "Running both my design practice and Skill Exchange help me feel balanced between digital making on the screen and the physical crafting of objects and goods," she says.