A Conversation with the Soul Behind the Style

Great design doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intention, observation, and deep respect for both material and meaning. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Lina Chen, the lead designer of our handcrafted lighting collection, to explore how she approaches each lamp as both an object of function and a piece of quiet art.

Design Rooted in Nature, Culture, and Calm

“My inspiration always comes from nature first—how vines curl, how shadows fall, how fibers breathe.”
— Lina Chen, Head Designer

Lina grew up surrounded by traditional weaving workshops. Her grandfather was a bamboo craftsman, and her mother embroidered by hand. She believes that design should not overpower a space—it should harmonize with it.

In her view, rattan and cotton are not just materials—they are living textures that speak to time, tradition, and touch.

The Core Principles Behind Our Lamps

When asked what values guide her design process, Lina named three:

1. Softness – in light, in form, in mood

Light should feel like it’s embracing you, not piercing through you.

2. Honesty – in materials and construction

No plastic coatings, no hidden shortcuts. You should see the hand that made it.

3. Balance – between modern minimalism and ancient craftsmanship

I want each lamp to feel fresh and clean, yet timeless and grounded.

Handmade, Always

“The soul of the lamp lies in its imperfections.”

Unlike mass-produced lighting, each of our lamps is handmade from start to finish. Lina works closely with artisans, sketching designs by hand and experimenting with form before finalizing production. She often spends hours refining small details like:

The arc of a rattan weave

The thickness of a cotton strand

How light escapes through each gap

This is slow design—and proudly so.

Why These Lamps Matter More Than Ever

In Lina’s words:

“People crave warmth now. We live on screens, we scroll constantly—but we still want to come home to something real, soft, and human.”

That’s what these lamps are meant to be:

A reminder of stillness

A celebration of handcraft

A way to bring intentional beauty into everyday spaces

🛋 What's Next?

Lina is currently designing a new Wabi-Sabi inspired cotton string collection, featuring asymmetrical forms, neutral tones, and light-diffusing textures that mimic linen and handmade paper.

Stay tuned for that release—each piece will be limited and made in very small batches.