About VOX ITERO
About the Maker
VOX ITERO is owned and operated by Paul Trandem, a designer, builder, and lifelong tinkerer with a deep respect for craft and material. Paul’s background spans software, engineering, woodworking, leathercraft, and other fabrication and design endeavors but the common thread is always the same: thoughtful process, timeless design, and making things that last. Vox Itero is a personal expression of that philosophy: a way to slow down, work with intention, and create goods that speak quietly but carry meaning. Paul is based in Minnesota.
Purposeful Craft. Enduring Design.
At VOX ITERO, I create premium, hand-made leather goods that are built to last and meant to be carried. Every wallet, journal cover, and key accessory is a product of deliberate craftsmanship and continual refinement. I believe in materials that age well, tools that serve a purpose, and design that balances utility with timeless appeal.
Small Batches, Deep Focus
I don’t mass produce. My runs are small, the pace intentional. This allows me to focus on quality, experiment with new ideas, and stay closely connected to the people who use my products. Whether it’s a gift for someone else or an everyday essential for yourself, I want it to feel made for you. Because it was.
The Meaning behind the name: VOX ITERO
Vox Itero means “the voice of iteration." It reflects both our process and our purpose.
Vox, Latin for “voice,” speaks to the story each piece tells, the voice of the maker and the material itself. I work primarily with leather, a material that has already lived. Through craft, I give it new form, a second life, a new voice.
Itero means “to do again” or “to iterate.” It reflects my approach to making: hands-on, evolving, and deeply intentional. I refine the patterns, improve the tools, and revisit my methods, to pursue better with every piece.
Together, Vox Itero is my promise to create goods that are not just handmade, but remade with meaning, honoring the past, serving the present, and built to carry forward.