About me

I’m Stewart Everett — based in Philadelphia, I help make unusual projects real, from concept to completion. I also teach at NextFab makerspace.

Why I do this

I spent a decade in tech as a software engineer, climbing to lead and staff roles. Along the way, I realized I needed to make things with my hands, not just code.

Over the past few years, I’ve learned CNC machining, metalwork, woodworking, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics. The rare combination of technical skills and creative vision means I can help refine concepts, solve technical challenges, and actually build things — at budgets that work because I’m not managing contractors or agency overhead.

I love the challenge of figuring out “is this even possible?” and then making it real.

Let’s talk!

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Be honest

I’ll tell you upfront if something isn’t feasible, what the constraints are, and what it will actually take to make it happen. No overpromising. If I don’t know how to do something, I’ll say so — and then figure it out or help you find someone who can.

Be authentic

Make things that matter to you. If you’re building something just because you think you “should,” the work suffers and so do you. The best projects come from genuine excitement about the idea itself.

Custom work means your vision, your aesthetic, your purpose — not a cookie-cutter solution.

Stay curious

Every project has constraints — budget, timeline, materials, physics. The fun part is finding creative solutions within those constraints. Sometimes the “limitation” leads to the most interesting design.

I approach problems from odd angles and connect unexpected dots. That’s how you get innovative solutions instead of the obvious ones.

Lead with empathy

Good collaboration means understanding what you actually need, not just what you think you want. I ask questions, listen carefully, and adapt as we learn more about the project together.