My name is Daniel Kelley, I'm the Chief Design Artist behind LWI DESIGNS, LLC. and now have been Nicknamed by 3 of my favorite clients "The Trickle Man!"  My Passion is Water and bringing YOU Trickles to daily routine and life! WATER...It's the Inspiration!  My passion all things water features and it's fueled by my eye for design and pairing it with innovative creativity.  2024 marks my 5th year building in the industry but my background in construction, woodworking, innovation, drawing blueprints, CAD and design, site work & utilities, landscaping, hardscaping, building and water feature design/build has been 40+ years in the making.

I've never been a fan of cookie cutter.  My style is thinking outside the box and marrying tired and tested concepts with new efficient approaches, techniques, forward thinking and applying it all to make something Epic and lasting, yet mimicking nature.  Details, amazing customer service and experience are what I'm committed to, and I treat others the way I want to be treated.  I don't believe in the looks good from my house mentality!  I strive to set the expectations at a standard of excellence and then utilize everything in my toolbelt, heart and talent to exceed them for my clients.  I build from the heart with luv, passion, purpose and the lasting end result to positively affect my clients' lifestyle.​

I was fortunate to have worked for Team Aquascape for 2 years.  I've gleaned endless knowledge, ability, building practices, fueled my passion and honed my skills and talent to set LWI DESIGNS, LLC. up for SUCCESS!  I'm extremely thankful for the opportunities this career path has afforded me.  Especially the friends, family and lasting relationships I've forged from working with such amazingly talented likeminded pond builders.  I've been able to build alongside the best artists in the industry and learn countless knowledge, skills, abilities and techniques from the top innovative world class leaders in the industry.  From Ed Beaulieu of Aquascape to Aquascape CAC Artists of the Year, to leading trend setters and even new builders starting out.  A rising tide raises all ships, and this industry is at the forefront of building right, teaching to better the industry as a whole and for serving our customers right.  I've a part of over 200+ amazing builds and for amazing people, celebrities, influencers and Heros!  ​I'd luv the opportunity to work with you on your dream build project and make your life better with water as a catalyst and conduit for a positive lifestyle. 

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My relationships I've forged in the industry have afforded me new opportunities to work closely with other great manufacturing pond product companies like Atlantic-Oase and Easypro.  I have a heart to teach and bring up the next generation of pond industry builders.  Having been a part of the Aquascape Academy for 2 years and taking that knowledge and experience and bringing to the table in helping Atlantic-Oase build out their program and pour into new builders joining the tribe.  I'm a believer in constantly sharping the axe and being directly involved again in training is a great opportunity to teach and to continue to learn.   Product development and efficiencies are important to the bottom line and bringing the best end product to all of our customers and I'm thankful for the opportunity to do that with Atlantic-Oase.  

I personally live the Trickles Lifestyle everyday by both building new features for awesome people and by caring for my own 6 water features at my own house.  It's been my Proving Grounds if you will; 3 fountainscapes, 2 pondlesses and recreational swim pond, even my wife Kelly is a true believer that everyone should have Trickles to come home to and relax next too with the ones you love!  Allow us to make that happen for your family!  I'm on every site, project we touch to make sure it's handled right from start to finish and way into the future for any maintenance needs.  We stand behind our work and are committed to Quality and Integrity!

 Since opening in 2020, Legacy Waterscape Innovations Designs LLC has been proud to serve the central Illinois and Chicagoland communities.  However, we travel all over the US & World to collaborate with other amazing and talented artists that build one of a kind custom water features. We’re committed to not only providing quality products and services, but going above and beyond to ensure our customers are completely satisfied. We specialize in custom designed water features, service, maintenance and your dream backyard oasis.