Meet Hudson Mcnamee | Furniture Maker & Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Hudson Mcnamee and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hudson, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
This question also answers how I began my business as well. In early 2021, a need for a bed frame and access to a community maker’s space reignited years of suppressed creativity. Though upon further exposure to common sourcing and building practices, it was quickly realized how environmental and health concerns have fallen by the wayside (virgin timber, toxic finishes, non-recyclable designs etc.). These glaring facts and the desire to create beautiful furniture pieces kickstarted the cornerstone of Osprey’s vision: “Utilize primarily reclaimed lumber to showcase the missed potential of recyclable material and circular design processes”. From pallets to reclaimed barnwood and beyond, this venture has not only provided a creative outlet, but a way to explore a new realm of environmental stewardship.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My furniture and sculptures stand apart because of my heavy integration of reclaimed/natural materials to create sustainable yet attractive pieces. I’m very excited about an upcoming project where I’m designing and building a 9-hole Mini-Golf Course for the town of Basalt utilizing primarily reclaimed materials. This project will slide on the spectrum between a functional “obstacle” and sculpture, which will be a great opportunity to utilize all of my skillsets in one single project. I got to where I am today through consistent experimentation and curiosity about both the professional/business sphere as well as my own creativity and expression. Eventually the two merged to become Osprey Design Studio. It was actually a rather natural process and saying yes to green lights. Of course it took courage and open-mindedness to make those steps, but I felt like I received encouragement all along the way. I want the world to know that being open to new people, experiences, and jobs will eventually lead you to exciting places that you might not ever expect, but wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would first take them to the Historic Downtown Basalt Mini Golf Course summer of 2025 (shameless plug) then probably to Penny Hot Springs for an evening soak. I would also go on a 2 day hut trip to any of the 10th Mountain Huts in the area to experience the beauty of the high country. When we inevitably go for a long ski or mountain bike ride, I would take them to Peppino’s Pizza for the best pizza and pint in the valley.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to dedicate the Belinski family to this shoutout. When I moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley 2 years ago I wanted to continue woodworking (initially as just a hobby), and different members of the family respectively gave me encouragement, projects, and a shop space to do my work. I don’t know if I could’ve created the business I have today without their initial encouragement and support.

Website: https://www.ospreydesignstudio.com/

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