Derek Designs made this textured edge cutting board with inlays as a functional wood object. The piece brings together daily utility, hand-shaped surface detail, and small inlay moments that give the board a more sculptural presence.

Project Details

Studio: Brooklyn, NY

Client Type: Functional wood object

Materials: Wood with inlay detail

Related Services: Custom woodworking Brooklyn, custom furniture Brooklyn, sculptural wood objects

Scope of Work

Material selection, cutting, shaping, edge texturing, inlay work, sanding, finishing, and final detailing.

Design / Build Challenge

The board needed to remain useful while still carrying the character of a handmade object. The textured edge adds tactility, while the inlays create small visual points across the surface.

Final Result

A custom cutting board that works as a practical kitchen object and a sculptural wood piece, with detail that rewards close inspection.

For custom woodworking, furniture, or functional wood objects in Brooklyn and NYC, contact Derek Designs.