This is episode #3 of season 3 where I am joined by furniture and product designer Lani Adeoye.

 

ABOUT LANI: 

Lani is an award-winning sculptural lighting and product designer and design strategist, and the founder of Studio Lani. 

 

We talk about:

 

• How her interest in design developed organically and going from a corporate non-creative role to studying design and founding her business
• Visiting design shows before she started to see what was out there and learn about design
• Having the confidence to put yourself out there
• Transitioning from working a full-time day job to freelancing to running her business full-time
• Moving to Nigeria to bring her closer to the artisans she works with
• Juggling the different roles that come with owning your own business
• How long it takes to bring a collection from concept to finished design
• Harnessing creative thinking to overcome challenges and find solutions that can bring her designs to life
• Showcasing heritage through contemporary lenses
• Staying true to what you believe, but being open to evolve
• Nurturing creativity in young children

 

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Interior Design Show Toronto

International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)

Aṣa

NYCxDesign

Wanted Design

Architectural Digest

Elle Decor International Women of Design

Simon Sinek book Start With Why

 

Where you can go to find out more about Studio Lani:

www.studiolani.com

@studiolani

 

Get the full show notes at: www.atelier55design.com/podcast 

 

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