INDUSTRIAL DESIGN • BEND
“I wanted to be in a quiet mountain town with a creative pulse.”
Change of Scenery:
Trading SEATTLE for CENTRAL OREGON, Industrial Designer Adam Kingman has settled into his new home studio, EXPANDING his CREATIVE PRACTICE within one of BEND’S most desirable RESORT COMMUNITIES, Tetherow.
How I met Adam.
Last year, a few short weeks after I activated my real estate license with Varsity Real Estate, I got a message from my friend Brian in Seattle. He let me know he had a friend interested in moving to Bend. His friend had looked at a few houses online, and rather than being assigned by one of the big-box data scrapers (Zillow, Redfin, etc.), Brian thought Adam would like to see houses with me, so he connected us via text message, and that’s how I met Adam. Through a friend.
How things went after our introduction:
On the Monday before Christmas, we looked at three houses, wrote an offer on the one Adam knew he wanted. With some strong negotiating and favorable terms, we were under contract by New Year’s Eve. With help from Tyler Blackwell at Movement Mortgage, we were able to close thirty days later, and my first deal was quietly tucked away into the smooth sailing file. The best part of the whole thing…Adam. I love creative, interesting people with a point of view. This is why my client and I became close friends… and also the golf. I love golf. So that helps. When I meet someone who’s creative, interesting, has a point of view, and shares my love for golf, odds are we’re gonna get along.
ADAM + INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
“I’ve always been fascinated by our relationship to objects and spaces.”
8 QUESTIONS: WITH MY FRIEND ADAM
001: What is one thing you absolutely love about your new home?
I can see the stars while I fall asleep.
002: What was the inspiration for your move to Bend?
Wanted to be in a quiet mountain town with a creative pulse.
003: What do you love about living in Tetherow?
Right on the edge of the woods, exposure to sunlight, proximity to skiing.
004: You are a talented industrial designer. For those who aren’t familiar with industrial design, what is industrial design?
The design of objects and how we interact with them.
005: Tell me about your path into industrial design?
I’ve always been fascinated by our relationship to objects and spaces.
006: Is there a project you’re most proud of?
The things I made on NBC’s Making It are very dear to me.
Click here to see the things Adam made on NBC’s Making It
Follow Adam’s Work: Adam Kingman’s Website • Instagram Profile • YouTube Channel
007: What is a book you’ve read that you highly recommend? Why?
Jeff Tweedy’s How to Write One Song. This was a good nudge to just take a step each day in the direction you want to go.
008: What is your golf handicap? Favorite course in Oregon?
I don’t even know yet!
Do you know someone who is thinking about buying or selling in Central Oregon?
I’d love an introduction. My business is built on referrals, friendships, and word of mouth. Thank you for telling them about me. As always, if you’d like to hit the range for a practice session with Adam and I, or get out for 18 holes, give me a call and we’ll make it happen!
❤️
Justin Scott
(541) 797 - 9939
Justin@varsityoregon.com
Pictured Below: Left image: My right foot Airmax 90 raised as Adam and I head back to the clubhouse after a productive range session. If you’re looking for a nice range session playlist, check out my friend Jain’s Range Sessions Spotify Playlist - click here or click the middle image below. Far right: Tetherow Owl located just off Kidd Corner. Owl photo credit to Adam Kingman. Nice shot Adam!
