Industrial Designer · San Diego, CA
Making Beautiful Things
Twenty years in design. One pursuit.
About Tom
Shaped by surf.
Built through design.
I grew up in Venice Beach, California — a place where surf culture, street art, and self-expression were always in the air. Surfing was the first thing I really excelled at, and the lesson I took from it has carried into everything since: mastery takes time, repetition, and genuine passion.
I’ve spent over two decades designing and building brands in the eyewear industry, with manufacturing experience across Italy, Japan, Taiwan, and China — from high-performance sports optics to high-fashion frames.
Kabbash Design is my studio — a one-person operation. I work directly with clients at every stage, from early strategy through final execution. Outside of client work, I founded Saunt Eyewear, a San Diego brand making 100% plant-based, 3D-printed frames.
Approach
How I Work
Craft
Design should feel as good as it looks. Every line, material, and finish matters — from first sketch to final product.
Clarity
Good design strips away the unnecessary. What remains should say everything — without trying to say it all.
Collaboration
The best work comes from open dialogue. I work closely with every client — directly, personally, start to finish.
Get in Touch
Let’s Work Together
Have a project in mind? I’d love to hear about it.
Send me a message and let’s start the conversation.