About Mike Randall Design
Mike Randall is a Red Seal endorsed designer-maker who is proudly based in Victoria, British Columbia. A master of wood-bending, Mike combines complex traditional craft with contemporary and minimalist forms, resulting in refined pieces that spark wonder and joy in both residential homes and commercial spaces.
Primarily working with those residing or creating projects on Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver, Mike revels in designing products that are uniquely suited to your taste and space, and that tell a personal story that customers can recount for years to come.
Mike Randall Design fosters a philosophy that if we look after our immediate environment, global issues will become easier to manage. With that in mind, Mike only uses non-toxic glues and finishes, which he affectionally dubs as ‘home-friendly’, and endeavours to use sustainably sourced American hardwood in all his pieces.
About the Founder
Currently residing in British Columbia with his wife and two children, Mike Randall was born in the Cotswolds in the UK. Prior to launching Mike Randall Designs (formerly known as ‘Kurva’) in 2012, Mike gravitated towards an array of outdoor-based jobs – from forest manager to running whale watching vessels – until he discovered he had a natural talent for working with wood whilst on shore leave during his time on tugboats.
In 2010, Mike decided to hone this talent by studying ‘Fine Furniture’ at Camosun College in Victoria. It was here he uncovered a real love of problem solving through design, as well as making complex ideas look refined – taking inspiration from the clean aesthetics of contemporary European designers.
Proudly neurodiverse, Mike credits his ability to create boundary-pushing forms to his non-linear, dyslexic thinking; “We see flaws in design that no one else sees.” Known for his contemporary approach to traditional craft, Mike is inspired by forms and shapes from both the natural world and urban landscape. His ‘red thread’ is a meticulous attention to detail, a passion for craft, and a genuine desire to create something his customer will love for a lifetime.
Recent Magazine Articles
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WL Design 25 Winners 2025: Curves Ahead
An oversized floor lamp offers a design-forward solution for tough-to-light spaces.
By Anicka Quin / February 20, 2025
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Dynamic Lighting - An Interview with Spruce Magazine
“Creating natural flow in a home is more than just the layout. Lighting plays a role from shape to function, directing our attention and highlighting features. It creates mood and influences how we feel about a space — and how we feel in a space….. To find out where to start and get some expert tips, we talked to designer-maker Mike Randall, an expert in wood-bending and lighting, whose stunning work is appearing in homes and businesses all over Victoria. “ - Fall 2022
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An Interview with Modern Home Magazine
“What are the guiding principles in your approach to design?
When I set out to design a product there are several factors that drive my process. My primary focus is on minimalism — how can I meet the functionality goals without overwhelming the visual space?” - February 2021
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An Expert’s Advice - Spruce Magazine
“Lighting technology is always changing, which fascinates me, and always seems to spark some new project ideas,” - March 2021
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Q & A with YAM Magazine
Mike Randall gleaned his minimalistic approach to design from years of living and working on boats where tight spaces demanded a thoughtful layout. It’s a style that put his furniture and lighting creations on the map as a regular at the Interior Design Show in Vancouver and earned him a finalist designation in the Architizer A+Awards decorative lighting category. - March 2020
Exhibitions and Features
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IDS Vancouver
IDS Vancouver since 2015 and at the Toronto show in 2025. I have shown at the prototype stage (2015) the Furniture Society (2016), Victoria Design Collective (2017-19), in collaboration with Ateier Dimo (since 2021) and with Montauk Sofa (Toronto 2025)
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Design Victoria
I have been very involved in Design Victoria since its inception in 2023 designing and building a bar with Atelier Dimo for each of the opening parties, along with hosting an open studio each year.
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Out of the Woods - Woodworkers Along the Salish Sea
A breathtaking art book profiling twenty-six wood carvers, sculptors, and artisans who draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the Salish Sea. Published in Heritage House Publishing book ‘Out of the Woods’ written by Pirjo Raits (2018)
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VERSION INFINITY Exhibition
VERSION INFINITY exhibition at the Gryphon Musée, Vancouver 2020 in Collaboration with IDS and Gryphon.
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oneTree Exhibit
oneTree Exhibit at the Bateman Gallery (2016, 2018 and 2020)
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Westedge Design Fair
In 2019 I was invited by Live Edge Design to be part of the BC Wood booth at the Westedge Design Fair in Santa Monica.
Awards and Nominations
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Western Living Design 25 Winner
2025 Award winner for Luma’s Big Floor Lamp.
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Cabinetmaker Red Seal
2022 Mike challenges and achieves his Canadian Cabinetmaker Red Seal endorsement.
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Western Living Designers of the Year Finalist
Western Living 2020 Designers of the Year Award Finalist in the Furniture category
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Fine Furniture grad earns 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Architizer A+Awards
Architizer Awards+ Finalist 2017 in the Decorative Lighting category for the Bow Lamp.
What people are saying
“Mike is a true artisan craftsman.”
“Mike is a true artisan craftsman. His knowledge skills and openness to collaborating are of the highest level. We had a fantastic opportunity to work together after one of our clients was looking for a very unique custom piece of art for their main dining room light. Absolutely nailed it. Will continue our relationship 🫶”
- M.S. Victoria Summer 2024
“…he invited us to his studio where we saw deeper into his craft and curiosity”
“We first came across Mike Randall when we were renovating our kitchen and saw several of his fixtures at Thomas and Birch in Victoria BC. The first purchase was a point and pay situation... "I want that one" I said, and voila, we owned the perfect fixture for our kitchen space. Then we met Mike and he invited us to his studio where we saw deeper into his craft and curiosity. We commissioned two wall fixtures for our hallway. Each piece is personal and alive with an experience that can only exist with human imagination and an experienced hand. You could call it art, but it is both beautiful and functional. Mike also invited to the Vancouver Design Show where we saw his work in a wider context. The most excellent partnerships that he has forged made us feel like we have somehow participated in a community. Bent wood, metal, and light reveal a different self as they transition the days - always a surprise and delight.”
- A.M. - Victoria Summer 2024
“His work is exceptional and amazing customer service!”
“I highly recommend Mike for his stunning lighting pieces. I have had multiple clients incorporate his work into their homes. His work is exceptional and amazing customer service!”
- S.H. - Victoria Spring 2024
“Mike is a pleasure to work with, a true professional and a talented craftsman”
“As Western Design+Build, an integrated design and construction management studio, we have worked with Mike Randall on numerous projects, including most recently the Vista 18 renovation at Chateau Victoria, a luxury home in the Uplands and development sales centre. Mike is a pleasure to work with, a true professional and a talented craftsman. The S-Light fixtures are truly works of art, floating effortlessly, casting a radiant glow, the wood a sinuous ribbon. Everything about his work is exemplary.”
- A.S-F Victoria, June 2021
"I knew him when....."
“Mike is one of the most talented, creative, easy going and professional craftsman I have worked with. The pieces he built for our culture club are beautifully designed, impeccably built, and stunning! Hire him for your project and be that friend that boasts "I knew him when....." .”
- T.M. Victoria 2020