Rob Herschenfeld is a jack of many trades. Woodwork, metalwork, building, design, restoration - Rob has mastered them all. His design firm Ar & Dee is active in Brooklyn and Manhattan, sought after for creative strategy, taste, and dedication to quality. He has a diverse and well-known list of clients, having worked with groups like Pilgrim Surf + Supply, Roberta's Pizza, Brooklyn Roasting Company, Russ & Daughters, and Upright Brew House. In this conversation we discuss the importance of collaboration, Rob's background, his creative tastes, apprenticeship, and the values he hopes to pass on to his children.