AT A GLANCE

Who: Ben Purchase, director and owner of Ingrain Designs.

What he does: Handcrafts custom furniture using sustainable timber. Where: Collingwood, Melbourne. Why he does it: “I love working with the unique characteristics of timber, and it’s such a great feeling to see a completed piece of furniture in someone’s home, and, most importantly, to know you’ve made your customer happy,” says Ben. Visit: ingraindesigns.com.au.