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Working at Kohler’s MakerSpace

August 31, 2025 by David

Kohler Co Made this video that perfectly captures something about my most recent experience as the first resident of their invitation only MakerSpace residency.

During this 6 month residency at Kohler Factory’s MakerSpace we made both the Shedd Aquarium’s Once and Forever Lake Michigan Sculpture as well as a sculpture that has been shown at the 2024 Salone Del Mobile in Milan, Italy.

It was an incredible experience to share with my wife Joanne, my kids and our Sheboygan/Kohler Wisconsin family. With the Kohler team of associates behind you anything is possible.

Scuola di Pesci at the Salone del Mobile 2024 Milan, Italy
Scuola di Pesci at the Salone del Mobile 2024 Milan, Italy. Made possible by Kohler Co
Scuola di Pesci detail. Photos courtesy of Kohler Co
Once and Forever Lake Michigan at the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Some of the Kohler Associates that made these projects possible gathered at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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