About Us
Excalis is a Nashville-based design-to-manufacturing company helping businesses, organizations and individuals turn ideas into finished physical products.
Making ideas easier to make.
We bring design, rapid prototyping and production into one connected process, so you can move an idea forward without having to figure out every step alone.
A clearer path from idea to object.
An idea can begin as a sketch, a problem to solve, an object to improve or a story worth celebrating. The challenge is connecting that starting point to a design that can actually be produced.
Excalis helps connect those decisions—from how something should look and function to the materials, fabrication approach and details that make it physical.
Design. Prototype. Produce.
We develop the design, use prototypes to test and refine the direction, and prepare the approved work for fabrication or production. Keeping those stages connected helps the project move forward with a clearer understanding of what comes next.
Our Team
Jesse Johnson Jr.
Jesse founded Excalis to merge engineering, art, and innovation into tangible solutions. His mission is to build a legacy brand rooted in access, impact, and long-term design thinking. His interest in making began with cardboard, paper, and tape and grew into the digital design and fabrication work behind the studio.
Jesse studies architectural engineering at Tennessee State University, bringing a perspective grounded in scale, structure, and form to the relationship between a digital idea and a physical object.
Founder & Managing DirectorLuke Robinson
Luke earned his degree in economics at Grinnell College in Iowa. At Excalis, he guides strategic growth, financial oversight and day-to-day operational execution, helping the company turn ambitious ideas into sustainable systems.
His focus is on building the structure that supports Excalis for the long term, keeping the way the company operates aligned with its creative vision.
Partner & Director of OperationsFrequently Asked Questions
A clearer picture before we begin.
Answers about working with Excalis, ordering a product, and moving an idea through design, prototyping, and production.
Working with Excalis
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Excalis is a Nashville-based design-to-manufacturing company. We help businesses, organizations, and individuals develop physical products through design, prototyping, and production.
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No. An idea, sketch, reference, or existing object can be a starting point. Share what the finished piece needs to do and any files you already have so we can determine the development work involved.
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The estimate depends on the design work, complexity, materials, finish, quantity, and intended use. A new design and a small change to an existing product require different scopes. Your project inquiry helps define the work and deliverables before moving forward.
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Timing depends on the scope, approvals, and production approach. Include your target date in the inquiry so it can be discussed before work begins. For shop purchases, use the processing information on the individual product page; production time and shipping transit are separate.
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More involved projects benefit from a conversation about goals and constraints. A straightforward modification or personalization may be handled by email instead.
Files and project information
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Tell us about any confidentiality requirements in your initial inquiry before sending sensitive files. Any required agreement should be reviewed before confidential project information is exchanged.
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File delivery, usage rights and ownership should be defined in the project agreement. Tell us if you need editable CAD, manufacturing files or files for another supplier so those deliverables can be addressed in the scope.
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Share the references, dimensions, sketches, or existing design files that help explain your goal. Include how the object will be used and what you need to learn or achieve. If a file cannot be uploaded, contact us to arrange the appropriate transfer.
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Yes. A physical prototype can help evaluate the design and identify changes before final production. Tell us which details you need to explore and how the prototype will be used.
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Excalis supports small-batch work and inquiries for bulk quantities. Include the quantity you need now, any anticipated future runs, and your deadline so the production approach can be reviewed.
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Excalis uses PLA+, PETG and flexible TPU for in-house 3D printing and can coordinate other fabrication approaches through partners. The intended use, finish, scale and performance requirements help determine suitable materials.
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Layer lines, slight surface texture, and minor color variation are normal characteristics of the process. Review the product imagery and description for the design and intended finish.
Prototyping and production
Ordering, shipping, and returns
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Choose the offered option on the product page and supply the requested details during ordering. Check names, dates, spelling and capitalization carefully before submitting.
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Check the production information for your product and the delivery options at checkout. For a time-sensitive order, contact us before purchasing with the item, quantity and required delivery date.
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Custom and personalized items are generally final sale once work begins. Eligible non-custom items may qualify for return within 14 days of delivery, subject to their condition. Read the full return and refund policy before ordering.
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Contact info@excalis.co within 3 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos. For damage, include the packaging and shipping label. Excalis will review the issue and the available remedy under its return and refund policy.
Still have a question?
What would you like to make?
Built to keep growing.
Our vision is to expand what meaningful, useful design can become: a broader collection of original products, more ambitious custom work, and collaborations across creative disciplines.
From personal objects to products for organizations and businesses, the goal remains the same—make thoughtful physical design easier to bring into the world.