Arden Riddle Foundation

Arden Riddle was a prolific studio craftsman who produced furniture for more than half a century. He is recognized for his high-quality wood materials, timeless and functional designs, and impeccable craftsmanship. Reference worked alongside the Arden Riddle Foundation to help preserve the designer’s legacy and bring his collection into the digital realm.

SERVICES
Logo, Stationery, Web Design

COLLABORATORS
Copywriting: Casey Nichols

Arden Riddle Furniture Studio
Arden Riddle logo burnished into a wooden table.

We began our process with a look back through the archives to help inform our approach. We redrew the artist’s original mark, seen on his workshop doors and burnished into a finished piece.

Typography found on this furniture tag inspired the system used throughout the website.

Custom table built by Arden Riddle
Arden Riddle in his studio
Business card design for the Arden Riddle Foundation by Reference
Sample spread from an Arden Riddle catalog.
Notecard for Arden Riddle Foundation designed by Reference

Layout for furniture pages was inspired by the original catalogs created by the founder.

Chair designed by Arden Riddle