Designer Spotlight: Dani Keith
I March 7, 2014
A brief story of what you do and why you do it
I honor the story of the wearer and I do it, because I know no other way. I love to see the light in someone's eyes when they find their piece, like…it was made just for me {and it was}.
How did you get into jewelry design?
I needed to quiet my restless creativity during a time when my usual outlet {painting} was blocked. I am drawn to color and to challenge and started with beads and then realized that I needed more knowledge…I dove in head first and never looked back.
What makes your collection unique?
I celebrate imperfection and by process my work is definitely handmade. While I can make multiples each has its own distinct character.
What are your inspirations?
I love classic design and then I like to funky it up a bit, so I draw great inspiration from architecture, furniture design and art.
How are you making a difference in your life?
I love the handmade community because it is generous with its knowledge. I believe in the artisan movement and therefor I am committed to being generous with my knowledge. Whenever I can help, I do.
What's something unusual about you that makes you “you”?
While I was an incorrigible tom bot as a child and would have run for the hills if my my mom came at me with anything pink. Pink is my primarily branding color, a fact that still makes mom chuckle everyday.
What's the biggest struggle in running your jewelry business like a business? OR What is your biggest success in running your business like a business?
I am or I feel like I am on the verge of the next big step in my business, it is the getting there or knowing where to go next that is what is confounding me.
I am a fabricator, a storyteller, a catalyst for creativity and designer of pretty things.
Website: www.danikeithdesigns.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danikeithdesign
twitter: danikeithartist
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