Nick Mankey Designs

Nick Mankey Designs Custom Durable Goods & Design Services Anything less than original can be found elsewhere.

To create, not regurgitate; Following a war-torn path of trial and error, Nick takes on a very personal responsibility to push the role of leather goods and graphic design in the modern world. At a time in society when "ending rather than mending" seems to be the main theme of our material culture, Nick also believes that life is best lived when you can count on thoughtfully handcrafted items to e

ndure the hardships of life at least as long as you do. From years in the Graphic Design industry come the materialization of physical goods. When doing neither of these things, Nick is usually out riding his Triumph Scrambler.

While it's now well past midnight after the fourth round of moving operations, I am relieved to share that we finally ha...
08/31/2026

While it's now well past midnight after the fourth round of moving operations, I am relieved to share that we finally have an empty moving truck and a full house (to unpack 😅)! So it will be back to regularly scheduled programming once the shop is all put back together later this week. 👍

But for now, I have to say that this Timex Titanium Expedition North GMT and elastic Chrono-Grip pair have been unwavering through all aspects of this massive effort. Together we've endured blood, sweat, tears, fatigue, rain, humidity, and even hornet attacks. 😅 This strap hasn't blinked once, and I fully credit its performance as the only reason I was able to keep track of time amidst so much chaos. 👌

More Sep 1st drop details soon! 🙌

08/25/2026

New workshop who dis?! 😎

Re-surfacing one week from today: The Limited Edition Dive Series from 2023! All remaining material slots will be making...
08/24/2026

Re-surfacing one week from today: The Limited Edition Dive Series from 2023! All remaining material slots will be making their grand return on September 1st at 1200 PDT 🐬

These custom original Hook Strap models are only made in 20mm and 22mm widths, two different lume colors (blue and green), and any wrist size.

More details to follow 🤿

08/21/2026

Original vs Chrono-Grip Hook Strap! Finally gave this topic a deeper dive. The differences might seem trivial, but the advantages certainly are not. 💯

Full video over on YouTube! 🎥

It may have taken four 12-hour days, but I managed to fit the entire shop and house in one semi trailer. 😵I technically ...
08/19/2026

It may have taken four 12-hour days, but I managed to fit the entire shop and house in one semi trailer. 😵

I technically could have done all of this hot, strenuous activity without my Chrono-Grip or EDG Belt. But when duty calls, my priceless duo of silent, loyal workhorse essentials never fail to deliver. 💪

And next week, they get put to the test once again for unloading! 🫠

Cheers 🍻

The semi trailer has finally landed at the shop. Which can mean only one thing: Selecting the proper timepiece for the i...
08/12/2026

The semi trailer has finally landed at the shop. Which can mean only one thing: Selecting the proper timepiece for the impending torture I'm about to put my wrist through 😅

This exact combo served me very well on our last move. And it only seems more appropriate this time around as we make our way North. Doesn't hurt to have matching titanium strap furniture 👌

What would you grab for a heavy duty summer move?

More updates as we go! ✌️

08/12/2026

Just in from Q-Lab. 🥼

The four new Bond elastics are finally headed our way! After enormous delays from layout revisions, the freshly woven Pro Elastics have left production and are en route to the new shop space.

But what would a pre-order from NMD be without some immersive packing? 😎
#007

Final week of production here in CA! Going full throttle to get as much shipped out as possible before the entire shop i...
08/10/2026

Final week of production here in CA! Going full throttle to get as much shipped out as possible before the entire shop is loaded up and locked away for our move to the Midwest. 🚚

The patent fairy finally paid me a long overdue visit! 😂In all seriousness, this was a lot of effort. But the feelings o...
08/07/2026

The patent fairy finally paid me a long overdue visit! 😂

In all seriousness, this was a lot of effort. But the feelings of validation and true originality make it all worth it.

Happy Friday! 🍻

08/06/2026

Seeing the accredited use of NASA insignias on new straps being born right here in the USA. Nothing better! 👌

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