Our Journey
Loom Gardens began with a simple but ambitious idea: to make nature part of interior design. What started as an engineering experiment quickly evolved into a new category, a living work of art that brings natural beauty into modern spaces.
Our founder, Tyler Casper, saw an opportunity to merge technology, design, and sustainability into one seamless experience. That vision became the Art Garden, a hydroponic picture frame that grows real plants while elevating the aesthetic of any room.
Tyler was soon joined by Ryan Wold, who brought expertise in business operations and product strategy to ensure the Art Garden could be brought to market. Tony Giovannelli, our Software Lead, developed the intuitive software behind the frame, making it effortless to grow plants without clutter or complexity. Most recently, Tofa McCormick joined as Marketing Director, helping shape the brand’s voice around design-first living with natural beauty at its core.
At Loom Gardens, we’re reimagining what interior design can be: alive, elegant, and effortless.
Meet the Team
Learn about the team behind Loom
Tyler Casper
Founder and President
Tyler is an aerospace engineer turned entrepreneur, bringing his expertise in 3D CAD design, procedural programming, and automation to the world of urban gardening. As the founder of Loom Gardens, he has spearheaded the development of cutting-edge hydroponic systems, integrating nutrient dosing, light spectrum analysis, and various soilless growing methods. His mission is to make sustainable indoor gardening accessible, transforming urban spaces into thriving, green environments.
tyler@loomgardens.com
Ryan Wold
Product Manager
Ryan is a product strategist and operations lead with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and user-focused design. With a background in strategic business development and a Master’s in Technology Management from the University of Illinois, he specializes in product development, go-to-market strategy, and operational scaling. Ryan brings a systems-thinking mindset to Loom Gardens, ensuring the Art Garden delivers both beauty and functionality in the home. He also leads initiatives that align product growth with customer experience and long-term vision.
ryan@loomgardens.com
Tony Giovannelli
Software Lead
Tony is a seasoned technology leader with a deep background in software innovation, cybersecurity, and system architecture. With experience spanning defense, fintech, and cloud computing, he has led teams in developing secure and scalable solutions for blockchain, AWS infrastructure, and advanced cyber operations. Tony brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to Loom Gardens. His focus is on integrating cutting-edge software with hydroponic technology to optimize automation, data analytics, and user experience.
tony@loomgardens.com
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Tofa McCormick
Marketing Director
Tofa is a strategic marketing leader with deep experience in brand development, digital campaigns, and demand generation. With a background spanning education, SaaS, and nonprofit sectors, he has led initiatives in content strategy, go-to-market planning, and audience engagement. Tofa brings a unique blend of creative storytelling and data-driven decision-making to Loom Gardens. His focus is on building a design-forward brand that connects with customers, drives growth, and elevates the Art Garden as a centerpiece of modern interiors.
tofa@loomgardens.com
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Our Journey So Far
2022
Redefining Hydroponics
What began as wires and raw ambition quickly turned into an obsession with what’s possible. We weren’t just building systems, we were challenging every assumption about how food could grow at home.
2023
Brainstorming Packaging Solutions
Tucked inside a cooler and surrounded by cables, we asked the big question: “What if your garden didn’t look like a garden?” These early experiments sparked the idea that would one day become Art Garden.
2024
"Van Grow" (Art Garden V1)
Our first attempt at combining design and function. Wall-mounted and full of potential, this version proved we were on the right path, just not there yet. Beauty and biology still needed a better frame.
2024+
"Fresh Frame" (Art Garden V2)
This was the moment things clicked. When hydroponics met high design, the result was more than functional, it was inspiring. The Fresh Frame was our first true prototype, and for the first time, it felt like us.
2025
Art Garden V3 Hits The Market
Countless iterations. Dozens of plants. Hundreds of hours. It all led to this, a finished product that lives and breathes like a masterpiece. Our hope? That you see the frame as much a work of art as the canvas it holds.