Troy started building with his father at a young age, and has expanded his interests to include all forms of functional art. Seeking a simpler lifestyle, he and his wife Missy moved to The Big Island of HI and built an off grid tiny cabin, The Sugar Shack. Made of entirely reclaimed materials and harvested eucalyptus, this tiny build ignited their passion for future creative endeavors.

Next stop was Maui, where Troy and Missy lived in a built out Econoline van. There they met two like-minded friends for life, Adam and Milton. Initially bonding over their love of surfing, the desire to create and develop something unique brought them to Austin, and to Raw Design Creative. Working with an ever expanding team, they strive every day to bring a distinct, collaborative, perspective to the building process.