Natasha The ___
Builder of systems, ideas, and things. From CAD to cabinet, code to community.
About Me
Hi, I’m Natasha — a maker, builder, economist-in-training, and multipotentialite who thrives at the intersection of craft and technology. My journey spans woodworking, CNC machining, upholstery, CAD/CAM modeling, and economics. On TikTok and other platforms, I share my process: from shaping Baltic birch into modular pet steps to experimenting with laser-cutting, welding, and upholstery techniques.
My work lives under multiple brands — Groondlings for modular furniture and upholstery design, and Solyd Solutions for open-source maker tech, CNC files, and digital systems. I believe in empowering communities through design, Industry 4.0/5.0 tools, and resilient local manufacturing.
At heart, I’m not only a maker of things but also a builder of systems and futures. Whether in the classroom studying economics or in the workshop clamping, routing, and coding toolpaths, my mission is the same: to create, connect, and inspire others to realize their potential.
Current Projects
Developer
Building code, CAD models, CNC toolpaths, and digital systems that bridge craft and technology.
Economist
Studying markets, math, and policy to design more resilient and equitable economies.
Builder
Designing pet steps, modular cabinets, CNC furniture, lamps, and sustainable prototypes.
Writing & Content
Essays on economics, Industry 4.0/5.0, and multipotentialite living are published on Substack and GitHub Pages.
Videos
Follow along for builds, insights, and maker journeys across my channels.
Stay Connected
Get occasional updates on builds, CNC files, and maker/econ insights.
Featured Work
Groondlings Pet Steps
Baltic birch, CNC-cut risers, cork pads, modular joinery.
Upholstered Bench
Foam layering, CS Osborne tools, clean seams and piping.
Laser-Cut Lamps
Parametric design exploration; epoxy finishing experiments.
CNC Toolpath Library
Feeds/speeds, V-carve tests, helical drilling templates.
Cabinet Rehab
Shaker-style reinforcement & refinishing workflow.
Economics Notes
Industry 4.0/5.0 + applied policy for local manufacturing.
Connect
Domains: natashathe.com, solydx.com, groondlings.com
Email: connect@natashathe.com
Prefer email? Write me at connect@natashathe.com.