About Us

Heron Hill Designs

Heron Hill Designs, HHD for short, is a collective started by the two of us, Joey and Daniel, who are currently based in Michigan. All items that we produce are one of a kind handmade and hand harvested when possible or otherwise stated. Any materials that cannot be made, we outsource within indigenous communities when possible. We focus on creating with sustainability, respect, and conscientious consumption in mind. Our work is a blend of contemporary styles of art and older traditional woodland floral designs. We’ve had the honor so far to be exhibited in museums, ceremonies, and weddings and are excited to see what the future holds!

Outside of creating work we have started teaching classes on beadwork and are excited to share our knowledge and skills with others.

Joey (He/Him)

Joey, also known as Waasay Makwa Inini, is a queer Anishnaabe artist and has been drawn to beadwork since being shown the craft at a very young age from family and tribal school. Since then, he has taken to learning multiple indigenous crafts and the harvesting techniques they require and has focused on the preservation of these art forms.
Daniel (They/Them)

Daniel is Roma-Gitane, Sinti, Asian, and Indigenous. They grew up as a self taught artist and followed that interest through a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Daniel is a talented interdisciplinary artist who incorporates intersectionality and inclusivity into their art. Having grown up with immigrant parents in a multi-cultural household has always driven them as an advocate and activist.