Gisela Simas is a Brazilian designer whose practice spans furniture, lighting, and collectible objects, exploring the relationship between materiality, form, and the way objects are experienced in everyday life. Her work is distinguished by refined simplicity, thoughtful proportions, and a sensitivity to materials, bringing together contemporary design with influences rooted in Brazilian modernism.
After studying interior design in Rio de Janeiro, Simas continued her education in furniture and product design at Central Saint Martins in London, developing an approach that moves naturally between function and artistic expression. Through her studio in Brazil, she creates pieces that combine craftsmanship, technical precision, and an understated sense of elegance.
Natural materials and their inherent qualities play an important role in her work, informing both the character and construction of each piece. Rather than following passing trends, Simas approaches design with an emphasis on longevity, seeking to create objects that establish a lasting relationship with their surroundings and the people who use them. Her work reflects a distinctive design language that is tactile, considered, and quietly expressive.