Lee Weitzman's early inspiration began with an intense interest in wood, how to understand and work with it and other materials to create objects. "To me designing furniture is blending the knowledge of craft and the restraints of function, with the intuitive sense an artist uses making art. I combine materials with shapes to create individual pieces of furniture that people will notice and contemplate … and take pleasure in using."

With a background in sculpture and furniture making, Lee draws from his craftsman roots when he designs. Over time he has developed his own aesthetic senses of form, function, and material combinations, on which he relies to generate new designs and refine them further. Lee works closely on a daily basis with his furniture makers, problem-solving and engineering the pieces as they take shape in the workrooms. This closeness to the making of the furniture enables him to maintain quality control of the designs he puts to paper, ensuring that his vision is realized to its full potential. In addition to overseeing design and production of the furniture, Lee focuses his attention on sales and marketing of his collection.

Teaching
Lee also imparts his knowledge to a new generation, teaching woodworking and furniture design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.