Trained as a silversmith and mentored by masters in Australia and Germany, Ned Vernon approaches architectural hardware from a unique perspective. His work blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary methods, stepping away from the conventions of mass production. With a respect for noble materials and a focus on longevity, he aims to create pieces that hold meaning within the home and are built to last for generations. Time spent in Germany and other European cities reinforced this outlook, where he saw doors and hardware treated as carefully designed objects that reflected both architecture and their cultural moment.
 

The symbolic role of the door—protection, passage, and the family home—informs much of his design thinking, alongside influences from Brutalism and Italian mid-century design.