Chinchilla  Design

Where craftsmanship meets technology

IDS Pavilion
Tiny House Exterior
IDS Canopy
Tiny House Kitchen
IDS Counter
Tiny House Interior
IDS Basket Texture
IDS Flame Texture
IDS Pavilion
Tiny House Exterior
IDS Canopy
Tiny House Kitchen
IDS Counter
Tiny House Interior
IDS Basket Texture
IDS Flame Texture

We are a creative studio that believes in the power of bold ideas and meticulous craft. Every project is an opportunity to push boundaries.

We welcome the opportunity to get involved early as possible in your design process to help efficiently evolve your design for manufacturing, while preserving its intent and vision.

About

Chinchilla Design is a multidisciplinary design and fabrication studio specializing in complex woodwork, digital fabrication, and precision craft.

We operate at the intersection of advanced design technology and traditional making, helping designers and clients realize ambitious ideas that would otherwise be difficult to build. Contemporary design software and CNC technologies are expanding what is possible in wood and material fabrication and in turn, a new design language is emerging. To best explore this language, we believe it is best achieved through a company with a fluency in design and a deep understanding of material.

Our role is often that of a bridge. We help connect design intent and physical execution, digital models and real materials, and creative ambition and manufacturing reality. We specialize in projects where standard fabrication methods fall short.

We frequently work in a design-assist capacity, advising on material strategy, fabrication logic, and production methods early in the design process to ensure efficiency, feasibility, and design integrity.

Based in Vancouver and working internationally, we partner with designers and clients who are pursuing technically ambitious, materially expressive, and carefully executed projects.

Meet the team
Ben Hayward

Ben Hayward

Founder & Lead Designer

Designer and builder specializing in digital fabrication and traditional craftsmanship. Graduate of Architectural Studies from Carleton University, known for innovative tiny house designs featured on HGTV's "Tiny House Big Living."

Jamil Kabani

Shop Manager

Oversees day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop, managing CNC machinery, material sourcing, and production workflows. Ensures precision and quality in every piece.

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