Hi! I’m Shannon Henry and I’m the proprietress of Polymath Design Lab. I live just outside of Portland, OR, with my husband Sean and our miniature orange tree, Syd. I’ve always loved creating things, and I am really looking forward to being able to share the things I make with you.

I’ve always been more of a generalist than a specialist, my curiosity drawing me in many different directions. And, more than that, I am a synthesist - I love looking at different concepts or viewpoints and finding the parallels and the places where they overlap. I’ve chosen the name Polymath Design Lab because I want my business to reflect that same tendency towards synthesis - exploring the intersections of art and craft with science and technology. The design lab for me is a place to experiment artistically and play with involving all different kinds of influences - from historical photos to cellular models or electronic circuitry.

Thank you for joining me in this exploration. Please check out my blog, The Lab Bench, and visit the Polymath Design Lab shop as well. Questions or comments? Email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .