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ABOUT

David Ives founded Made to Fly Design in 2017. Originally from England, David moved to Vancouver with his family in 2014. He was immediately struck by the beauty of his surroundings, followed swiftly by the amount of waste (i.e. excess and unwanted materials and products). This is what sets Made to Fly Design apart from other sign companies; it was born out of a desire to reduce waste by reclaiming it into new products. This passion to showcase reclaimed materials has led David to connect with other local companies who have trouble disposing of certain materials including wood, plastic, leather and felt. These materials are thoughtfully incorporated into a range of custom signs, art and other products using the precision of the laser cutter. Through careful collaboration, small circular economies have evolved, making these products fully sustainable.

When extra hands are required, friends from the DTES are invited in for shifts, who otherwise may find getting meaningful work difficult. Made to Fly co-locates at 1245 Glen Drive with several other amazing organizations including; Victory Gardens, VREC solar energy & Woodshop coop.

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