Richard Yasmine is a Lebanese interior architect and product designer whose practice unfolds at the intersection of imagination and lived reality. Drawing from an expansive inner world, he approaches design as a space for experimentation, where objects are informed by human physiology, emotion, and instinct. His work embraces internal tension and sensitivity, often oscillating between provocation and restraint, boldness and minimalism, while remaining uncompromisingly sincere. By dissolving the boundaries between the real and the imagined, Yasmine produces objects that are both intriguing and deliberately complex, distinguished by their expressive force and demanding processes of making.

Deeply rooted in his cultural heritage, Yasmine consistently weaves Middle Eastern—and specifically Lebanese—craftsmanship into his contemporary vocabulary. Collaborating closely with artisans, he fuses traditional know-how with new technologies, cultivating a language that balances extravagance with precision. His designs resist stylistic categorization or temporal trends, instead reflecting a singular identity marked by controlled chaos, clarity of form, and a subtle infusion of fantasy.

Yasmine’s work has been presented internationally at major design platforms including Milan Design Week, Paris Design Week, Beirut Art Fair, and Dubai Design Week, and has been widely featured in leading publications such as Domus, Wallpaper, AD, Dezeen, and Designboom. Recognized as a leading voice in contemporary Middle Eastern design, his practice continues to evolve through acclaimed commissions, institutional collaborations, and critically celebrated collections.