Brewmancer Vision
Brewmancer creates functional wooden objects designed around fit, material, and use. Each piece begins with a specific constraint — how it will be handled, what it must hold, or how it interfaces with another object — and is developed until the form feels resolved.
The work spans Magic: The Gathering accessories and coffee brewing tools, but the approach remains consistent. Geometry, construction, and material behavior guide each design. Objects are made to be used regularly, not displayed carefully.
Design & Process
Brewmancer pieces are produced in small batches using a combination of precision machining and hand work. CNC processes are used where alignment, repeatability, or complex geometry matter. Hand work is used where surface quality, feel, and final refinement matter.
Designs evolve through use. As objects are handled, transported, and lived with, details are adjusted and improved. Earlier versions may change or be replaced as the work progresses, ensuring each piece reflects the most current expression of the design.
Solid hardwood is central to the work. Grain direction, figure, and material continuity are treated as structural considerations rather than decoration. Variation is expected and accepted as part of working with natural material.
Selectivity & Iteration
Brewmancer exists to make work that is personally meaningful and worth refining over time. Designs are developed selectively, with an emphasis on objects that would naturally live in my own space or see regular use. This approach keeps the focus on clarity, curiosity, and continued improvement rather than production for its own sake.
Each piece is treated as an opportunity to explore material, process, and form. Designs evolve through iteration as new techniques are learned and details are refined. The work is not driven by a fixed endpoint, but by ongoing engagement with making and problem-solving.
The Maker
Brewmancer is run by Milan, a woodworker and designer based in Massachusetts. The work reflects an interest in problem-solving, process, and how objects perform over time.
Keeping production small allows for direct involvement in every stage — from design and material selection to machining, hand finishing, and packing. This approach supports iteration, consistency, and long-term attention to the details that matter.