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PATINABring one live project

Make yourself at home.

Bring one live project
Explore the Founding Circle

An invitation from Kody & Leah

A place at
the beginning.

We’re building a more personal way to discover furniture. One that brings a designer’s eye, a maker’s care, and your own point of view together.

The app and marketplace aren’t ready yet. The people who help shape them will be part of the story from the start.

Explore your membership

Patina / Founding Circle
Madison, Wisconsin

Come on in.

Join the Founding Circle.

Limited to 200 founding members.
Open wherever you call home.

I’m a… (optional)

First access when the app launches. By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

A first letter from Kody to welcome you. Then notes from the studio as Patina takes shape.

Warmly, Kody & Leah

A circle with a part to play.

More than
early access.

Your questions, preferences, and honest reactions can help us build a place that feels like it belongs in the creative process.

01First access
Be first through the door when the app launches, and first to test it as we build.
02Real influence
Monthly questions on which makers to bring in and which styles to explore. Your input shapes the product.
03Behind the curtain
Updates from Kody and Leah as the catalog grows and Patina takes shape. The real building story.
04Your name at launch
Founding members get credited at launch. Your name on the thing you helped build.
05Always a founder
Your founding-member status never expires. Your early support stays part of Patina’s story.

After you join

The conversation
starts here.

  1. A first letter.

    Kody welcomes you to the circle and shares why we’re building Patina.

  2. A look at the work.

    Notes from the studio, and a question each month, while Patina is still being built.

  3. A first step inside.

    Founding members get first access when the app launches. We’ll write when there’s something ready for you to try.

A few things to know.

Before you
pull up a chair.

Do I need to live in the Midwest?

No. Patina is rooted in Madison, Wisconsin, and our first outreach is focused on Chicago, Madison, and Minneapolis. The Founding Circle is open wherever you call home.

Can I use the app today?

The app and marketplace are pre-launch. Membership brings you into the building process and gives you first access when the app launches.

I’m a designer or a maker. Where do I start?

There are dedicated invitations for the Founding 50 designers and our first maker partners. We’d love to learn about your work.

What if I have a question for you?

Write to hello@patina.cloud or leave us a note. We read them.