David Tyler

Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of ModWood

Issue #397 February 25, 2024

About

David Tyler is the co-founder and CEO of ModWood, where he creates products designed to create a uniquely beautiful, better organized, and more productive space.

Prior to getting his start in the physical product space, he was the founder of multiple mobile apps and social networks.

Like many others, he began revamping his home workspace in the early days of the pandemic when he began working remotely more frequently.

Photos

7 images

Gear

10 items

Accessories Mostly custom-made from Walnut and Maple here in Vermont

Lighting BenQ Light bar Buy

Lighting A couple of task lamps from Logitech and Article

Accessories 14” MBP

Monitor Apple Studio Display Buy

Tablet iPad Mini

Tablet Remarkable Paper Tablet Buy

Headphones Apple AirPods

Desk ModWood modular desk shelf Buy

Software Lightroom

Software

7 apps

Figma

Final Cut Pro

ClickUp

Slack

Spark (email)

Arc (browser)

Discord

Interview

3 questions

› What is your favorite item in your workspace?

‍Okay, my biased but true answer is my ModWood desk shelf. I grew up playing with Legos, so designing and building a modular, magnetically interconnected system to keep my space tidy and organized has been a lot of fun. It also allows me to update and evolve my work surface as my needs or taste changes.

› How do you spark creativity?

‍Cycling. I've been an avid cyclist for the past 5 years. I tend to bike alone on the gravel Vermont roads around my house (or the stationary bike during these colder months). With 2 young kids at home, where I work, the opportunity to be alone with my thoughts is invaluable.

› How do you manage work-life balance?

‍Not well, but getting better, I think. The most impactful habit I’ve committed to is leaving my phone behind when out with my kids. I can't tell you how game-changing this has been. When out to dinner, at the park, at the museum, etc. I just leave my phone in the car. There's no temptation or distraction.