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Good Land Studio

​Q & A with Ben Husnick owner of Good Land Studio 

Is any of your work in public spaces in Milwaukee?

• Yes, the Day Chairs that him and Arthur Talayko created are at the Rice N Roll Bistro in the East Village of Milwaukee.  

What made you decide that furniture is your passion?

• He was enrolled in the IAD program at MIAD and got into furniture as his minor but he quickly realized that he was passionate about the work he was creating.

How has MIAD influenced your work?

• MIAD helped him to find a collective of people with similar interests and hone his craft. 

Is the Milwaukee area receptive to the work your shop generates?

• Yes it's just a matter of getting  the work in front of them.

How do you get requests for commissions?

• Most of the commissions are though word of mouth. He is currently helping other MIAD graduates to fill commissions of there own as well.

Do you have advertising that you create?

• They mostly use Instagram, Website, and Facebook but they don't have much upkeep on them.    

Do you try to stay involved with student work at MIAD?

• Yes, he is currently applying to work at MIAD as an instructor in the wood lab. He is passionate about helping other students get there start in furniture.

What opportunities do you see for MIAD students looking to get into the furniture business?

• There's a risk because you don't see the money that quickly but it's rewarding doing something you love.

What are your goals for the future?

• He hopes to continue to grow his business and teach MIAD students about the craftsmanship that goes into the work.