Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Gomez

Hi Tiffany, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

My name is Tiffany Gomez and I am owner of Gomez Design Studio, a women led sustainable design studio specializing in the fabrication of custom furniture and architectural surfaces using local construction waste lumber. I started my journey in a rather unconventional way 8 years ago, as a newly single mother to a 3 month old baby. I was in a very difficult place in my life, but decided to start my business anyway. I didn’t have any knowledge of business nor a solid plan in place, but I just went for it. I taught myself how to use tools and picked up any material I could find. Being in NYC, you have an endless supply of materials people are throwing away, so this made it easier on my pockets. I didn’t have any significant start up costs to worry about. I just knew I was on a mission to challenge the perception of what we consider waste and create a unique line of products that exemplifies this vision. That, paired with my design degree, just really provided me with all of the foundation I needed to just start. And after experimenting with different types of wood I found, I eventually stumbled upon a material that seemed to work best at executing my personal design direction: lath. I’ve been working with lath ever since and use it to create very pattern rich table tops. My furniture has become the trademark of my brand and I make sure that all of the work is original and one of a kind.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?

The entrepreneurial journey is definitely not a smooth road. There were always struggles along the way, with the biggest one being consistency in sales and earning a solid living from my craft. Spacial limitations and lack of a team really hindered by ability to grow for some time. Running a business solo can only sustain you for so long.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

Over the past 8 years, I have become synonymous for my custom, geometrically rich table tops that I hand fabricated using construction waste lumber. The style of these pieces really set me apart from others and because I never duplicated my work, customers sought me out for the originality and luxury experience. I’m honestly most proud of my ability to keep going with this work no matter how hard it got. I really leaned into my faith and made sure that my own creative spirit stayed true to the work I was producing.

Who else deserves credit in your story?

Honestly, I have been surrounded by people who have supported me this entire journey and I am so incredibly grateful for their presence in my life. Without that support, especially as a single mother, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this. Family, friends, colleagues, instagram followers, all of them cheered me on since day one, so I give them an immense amount of credit for the growth and success of my brand.

Pricing:

• $2,000 – $15,000

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.gomezdesignstudio.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomezdesignstudio/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gomezdesignstudiony
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gomezdesignstudio

Image Credits

Jordan Cortese, Gabriela Herman