DESIGNED BY NATURE CRAFTED BY HAND
​"WE WANTED SOMETHING TO REMIND US OF OUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT. BUT WITH 'LEAVE NO TRACE', YOU REALLY CAN'T BRING BACK A PIECE. ERIN'S INTRICATE RECREATION OF TOPO MAPS GAVE US A REALLY ARTISTIC WAY TO REMEMBER WHERE WE'VE BEEN."
— Bruce Ken, Trail Guide
ABOUT US
Through our work, we aim to capture and celebrate the beauty of the natural world. We create highly accurate, one-of-a-kind topographic maps out of thin sheets of cherry and maple wood.
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In early 2018, Erin started Squirrel Hill Design and Craft – in no small part influenced and informed by her father’s sprawling collection of 7.5″ printed topographic maps.
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Erin combines Cartography, Graphic Design, and Woodworking – cutting each layer of wood one-by-one before stacking and adhering them by hand. This process reveals the true-to-life elevation of the landscape.
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Jono is the other half of Squirrel Hill and has been professionally picture framing since 2013. He uses all acid-free, archival quality materials in his picture framing practices and techniques.
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With deep understanding and reverence, we strive to honor the places that tell our stories through our work everyday.
"ERIN'S MAPS ARE INCREDIBLE AND TRULY A WORK OF ART! THE MATERIALS SHE USES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS AMAZING. ERIN HAS IMPECCABLE TASTE AND A REAL TALENT FOR WOODWORKING AND DESIGN. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO SEE SEVERAL OF ERIN'S PIECES AND CAN ATTEST TO THE VERY HIGH QUALITY OF HER WORK."
— Colleen Kim, Archivist
