Winning Ticket - Joy, Pride, and a Job Well Done

Joy, Pride, and a Job Well Done.
Winning Ticket is an Iowa City based design source driven by myself, Suzanne Bradley. I have the good fortune to create from time to time. The goal is to create objects and spaces that add just a little beauty and comfort to our lives.
The objects of Winning Ticket are made by mixing hand crafts and a bit of technology. Mostly they are made by me; sometimes others help, most notably my daughter Violet. Materials and processes are considered for their sustainability and quality. I am always intrigued and inspired by the beauty and integrity of the materials themselves; inspired by the past and future of design, always hoping to honor all of it through my work.
Beside designing and creating, I teach 3D Design at the University of Iowa. I love sharing what I know and, particularly, as an outlet to spread understanding about the importance of sustainable design choices.
The name Winning Ticket comes from years ago when Violet came home from school ecstatic from receiving a 'ticket' for a job well done. She smiled widely and said 'Mama, you can have my winning ticket!'. That stuck with me. A gesture so generous and full of pride should be remembered, so it became the founding ideal for this work; Joy, Pride, and a Job Well Done.

Suzanne Bradley with her daughters, Adeline and Violet, in 2017