We design cultural artifacts.
We believe in craftsmanship as commentary.
Each project and design is a response. A reflection. A rooted narrative. We design to tie together a lived experience and express it in the best possible medium.
We work slowly, intentionally.
Because purpose, identity, and lineage can’t be rushed.
This is The Crafted Narrative.
A conceptual design studio
The Crafted Narrative is the natural evolution of my journey—one that’s taken me from intellectual property law into the world of design, narrative, and cultural creation. I’ve always been drawn to the way narratives can transform objects into cultural artifacts. With that in mind, my goal for every project is the same — to make work that resonates, sparks dialogue, and reflects the world through a more intentional lens.
Derek Hawkins
Creator & storyteller
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