About
eXoticforms was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2001 and is the reflection of my commitment to consistently deliver quality, artful and innovative design solutions.
I have always had interests in the nuts and bolts of things. Taking things apart and putting them back together has been a steady hobby since about four years old. Equally, I enjoy understanding why things don’t work and putting my mind toward improving form and function.
I grew up in Denver, CO and relocated to Brooklyn, NY in 1996. Not quite sure what I was going to be when I grew up, I spent a few years in various business technology sales and consulting roles. The tech market took a tumble in 2000 and the events at the WTC sent me home to take care of my young kids and figure out what I wanted to do. I credit my experiences in New York with providing the inspiration to follow what I love and turn it into my own business in 2001, when I began building lamps on my living room floor. In 2006 I relocated to Freeport, Maine. However, I found myself spending less time immersed in art and design while building a new studio space for well over a year. Life, work, relationships, and love of city life (Brooklyn in particular) brought us back to Brooklyn in August 2009. I’m now splitting time between Maine and New York.
I look forward to designing with the thoughts of the places I’ve been and people I’ve met clearly in mind.
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Phillip Henn – (client)
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
“John has created the most amazing furniture for us and our clients. His unique artwork and attention to details is second to none. I would always recommend John to all my family, friends and clients alike. Phillip”
(View the portfolio page for Philip’s and other client’s commissions)
Adrian Cole – (client)
Hired John to design & produce point of sale display solutions and as Graphic/Web Designer in 2007, 08, & 09
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
“John has worked with us on several occasions to generate branding ideas and finished web and print graphics for use on several of our new and existing products. He has provided high-quality, well-priced services on all counts and these products are all enjoying a good measure of success. John is creative and has original ideas which he is able to execute efficiently and on a timely basis, and we highly recommend his services.”