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Honoring an artist's legacy through wearable art that carries meaning.
514 Design Co. honors the artistic legacy of Chuck Lay through wearable art that carries meaning. Every piece starts with Chuck's original hand-drawn artwork—designs created by a master craftsman who believed art should speak to everyone while carrying depth for those who seek it.
What started as an idea has become a thriving collection of hand-drawn designs brought to life on quality apparel. Each piece begins as a sketch, is refined into art, and is transformed into something you can wear and share.
This is more than merchandise. It's wearable art that connects, inspires, and lets the design speak for itself.
Why 514 Design Co?
The name comes from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus tells his followers they are “the salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” For Chuck, this wasn’t just scripture—it was a way of life.
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:13-16
Salt preserves, flavors, and enhances. Light illuminates, guides, and reveals beauty. Chuck lived this out daily—adding flavor to life, shining light in dark places, and making the world around him better simply by being in it.
We carry this forward not by preaching, but by creating art that reflects hope, intention, and meaning. Whether you share Chuck’s faith or simply appreciate his art, you’re welcome here. The designs speak for themselves.
Our Salt & Light collection honors this foundation directly, while our other designs let the art speak for itself.
The Artist
Meet Chuck Lay
Chuck Lay was a follower of Christ, a husband and a father whose passion was crafting visual stories that connected with people—regardless of where they were in their faith journey.
His approach was simple but profound: create art that speaks to everyone. No insider language. No barriers. Just designs that caught your eye, made you think, and maybe—if you looked closer—revealed something deeper.
Chuck believed great design didn’t need to announce itself. It could be a conversation starter on the street, a personal reminder to the wearer, or both at once. That philosophy lives in every piece we create.
The Work Lives On
From Sketches to Streetwear
Every design begins the same way Chuck approached his art—with intention, creativity, and a commitment to quality. This isn’t fast fashion. It’s intentional design made to last.
The Family
Carrying Forward the Legacy
514 Design Co. is run by Chuck’s wife Stephanie, their four children, and extended family. We’re not professional merchandisers—we’re a family honoring someone we loved by sharing his art with the world.
Every design you wear, every piece you purchase, helps keep Chuck’s creative vision alive and supports his family as they continue his mission: creating art that speaks to everyone.