Mac Cormier is a design lead at Square and runs an independent print studio called Cypress Design Co.
His workspace is a collection of industrially purposed furniture: a workbench, a tool cabinet, and a stool. During typical work hours it functions as a desk with a laptop and keyboard—but outside of the old 9-5, it’s a carving bench, a drawing space or a full printing line. Keeping it minimal makes it easy to swap out the tools for the space’s current needs. The prints shown are a backdrop for calls and come from friends around the industry: Camille Villanueva, InkyCatPrints, and Studio Tokek.
What items and tools are in your workspace?
MacBook Air
iPad Pro
Concepts (iPad)
Illustrator (Mac)
Figma (for work)
HomePod (definitely a tool—always have music on in the shop)
Field Notes (always)
Blackwing Pencils, Uni-ball Signo Um 151
pFiel Swiss made palm handled carving tools
Ohkubo blue steel knife
lots of Band-Aids
Cranfield caligo safes wash relief inks
Nikon FM2 (for inspiration)
