PHILIA MAGAZINE

Freya Reed is the Head of Design at Vesta Interiors, known for pushing creative boundaries through eclectic and highly individual design schemes. Drawing inspiration from evolving trends, fashion, travel, and cultures from around the world, her interiors are layered, expressive, and deeply personal.

With a strong focus on storytelling, Reed approaches each project as a reflection of her clients’ personalities and lifestyles, carefully balancing bold ideas with sophistication and cohesion. Her work is recognized for its distinctive mix of textures, colors, and curated details, resulting in spaces that feel both dynamic and timeless.

Clément Thevenot is a French designer born in Normandy in 2000. Working across collectible design, art, and craftsmanship, he leads a multidisciplinary practice that explores the relationship between objects, space, and imagination.

Educated between the École Supérieure de Design de Troyes and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Thevenot developed a design approach shaped by both cultural exchange and material experimentation. Early experiences in an art foundry and alongside designer Vincent Dubourg further informed his interest in creating objects that extend beyond functionality and engage with narrative and emotion.

Drawing inspiration from the Radical Design movement, his work blurs the boundaries between art and design, resulting in sculptural pieces that challenge conventions and invite new ways of experiencing the domestic environment.

Born in 1986 and originally from the French Alps, Cécile Ducommun is a ceramic artist based in Lentilly, in France’s Monts du Lyonnais region. A self-taught maker, she creates stoneware vessels and sculptural objects distinguished by their organic forms and tactile surfaces. Entirely hand-built, her pieces are produced as unique works or in small series, each carrying its own individual character and subtle imperfections.

Lauren Geremia is the principal designer of Geremia Design, an AD100 multi-disciplinary studio focused on interior design and art consulting. Lauren’s innovative design vision comes from a background in fine art and an appreciation for hand-crafted sensibilities. After studying painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, Lauren established her business creating sleek and imaginative headquarters for a host of tech-industry power players before pausing to educate herself more deeply in furniture and residential architecture.

Inspired by historical references in design and pattern, Lauren embraces color at every turn. She traditionally begins her process by selecting art and hand-mixing her own paint colors to develop the groundwork for each project palette. Intrigued by the juxtaposition of old and new, novel and familiar, subtle and dramatic, she leads her team in creating spaces with an unexpected alchemy. Creativity is central to everything we do.

Lauren has been acclaimed by Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30”, Architectural Digest’s AD100, and 1stDibs’ “1stDibs 50”, and has received numerous accolades for her work.

OHLA STUDIO is a multidisciplinary design practice founded in 2017 by Giulia Zink and Mat Trumbull, specializing in art direction, interior design, landscape design, and creative consultancy. Working across residential, hospitality, retail, and cultural projects, the studio develops environments that are rooted in place, shaped by narrative, and enriched through close collaboration with artisans and local makers.

Drawing inspiration from centuries of craft traditions and regional knowledge, OHLA STUDIO reinterprets age-old practices through a contemporary lens. Their work uncovers the character of overlooked places and forgotten techniques, creating authentic spaces and experiences that balance heritage with innovation, familiarity with discovery.

Batten and Kamp is the collaborative art and design practice of Alexandra Batten and Daniel Kamp, a New Zealand-born duo creating collectible furniture and sculptures that combine organic and industrial materials in refined, minimalist compositions. Their work explores the tensions between nature and culture, comfort and discomfort, and the relationship between people and their environment.

Recognized by Design Anthology with the Emerging Talent Award, Batten and Kamp have presented solo exhibitions in Hong Kong and Tokyo, while exhibiting internationally with galleries and institutions across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Their works are held in the permanent collection of OMM Museum in Turkey and have been showcased at major events, including PAD Paris and Art Basel Hong Kong.

Susana Simonpietri is the founder and creative director of Chango, a studio recognized for its refined yet relaxed approach to interiors. Her work balances polished sophistication with warmth and livability, creating spaces that feel layered, inviting, and deeply personal.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Simonpietri developed an early sensitivity to light, color, and the effortless atmosphere of coastal living—qualities that continue to shape her aesthetic today. After studying in Europe, she moved to New York, where she earned a Master’s degree in Interior Design and Interior Architecture from Pratt Institute before working across residential and hospitality design.

Founded in 2009, Chango reflects Simonpietri’s collaborative and thoughtful design philosophy. Working alongside her Brooklyn-based team, she creates interiors that combine beauty, comfort, and practicality, with an emphasis on spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and tailored to each client.

Antoine Maurice is a French self-taught designer and maker whose practice explores the intersection of functional design and sculpture. Through his workshop, he creates unique handcrafted pieces distinguished by their tactile qualities, organic forms, and careful attention to texture, light, and materiality.

Drawing inspiration from both humanity and nature, Maurice develops works that blur the boundary between everyday objects and sculptural expression. Working primarily with high-quality French wood, often reclaimed and meticulously selected, he creates pieces that evoke a sense of warmth, sensuality, and connection to the natural world.

Rooted in observation, experimentation, and craftsmanship, his practice reflects a commitment to thoughtful, sustainable creation, establishing a dialogue between art, design, and daily life.

Simone Fanciullacci is an Italian designer whose work spans collectible furniture, lighting, and product design. Based in Milan, he combines a strong industrial design background with a sculptural sensibility, creating objects distinguished by refined geometries, material experimentation, and understated elegance.

After founding the design studio 4P1B, Fanciullacci established his independent practice in 2017 while continuing to teach at the Politecnico di Milano School of Design. His work has received international recognition, including the iF Design Award, the Good Design Award, and an Honourable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro, reflecting his commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Sundo Yoon is a South Korean designer and artist based in Seoul, whose practice explores the intersection of furniture, sculpture, and abstraction. Inspired by the irregular forms found in both nature and digital environments, he creates collectible works that blur the boundary between functional objects and sculptural compositions, balancing expressive form with architectural restraint.

Working primarily with aluminum, Yoon combines metal fabrication techniques with an intuitive, process-driven approach that begins with freehand sketches and experimental compositions. Characterized by layered textures, bold silhouettes, and recurring geometric forms, his work transforms industrial materials into tactile objects distinguished by their sculptural presence and quiet material expression.

Isabel Moncada is a Mexican designer and artist whose practice centers on sculptural lighting and collectible objects. Based in Guadalajara, she has spent more than three decades exploring traditional craft techniques, developing her own methods, mechanisms, and processes to transform materials into works that unite functionality with artistic expression.

Originally active in the art world during the 1990s, Moncada’s practice evolved from sculpture into a multidisciplinary approach that combines design, engineering, and craftsmanship. Inspired by organic forms, asymmetry, and material experimentation, she works with techniques including lost-wax casting, blown glass, porcelain modeling, and metal forging. Her creations blur the boundaries between utility and art, resulting in pieces distinguished by their sculptural presence, technical complexity, and expressive character.

Damon Liss is an American interior designer and the founder of Damon Liss Design, a multidisciplinary studio based in Tribeca, New York. Since its founding in 2003, the practice has become known for creating refined and timeless interiors that balance warmth, restraint, and architectural sensitivity.

Working across both interior design and interior architecture, Liss approaches each project through a collaborative process that brings together architecture, materiality, craftsmanship, and collectible vintage pieces. His work is characterized by layered yet harmonious spaces that combine contemporary living with carefully curated historical references and artisanal details.

Together with his team, Liss collaborates closely with skilled craftsmen and long-standing creative partners to develop homes that feel thoughtful, enduring, and deeply personal. The studio’s work has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Interior Design, and The Wall Street Journal.

Thomas Van Noten is a Belgian artist and founder of TOGIGI, whose practice explores the relationship between architecture, nature, and ceramic sculpture. After leading large-scale construction projects, he established his atelier in 2024 to pursue a material-driven practice rooted in experimentation and craftsmanship. Working primarily with ceramics, he creates sculptural objects distinguished by their expressive textures, architectural presence, and organic forms.

Guided by a fascination with innovation and making, Van Noten continuously develops new techniques that expand the possibilities of ceramic craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from both the built and natural environments, his work weaves together structure, light, and materiality, creating pieces that invite a sensory dialogue between human experience, nature, and architecture.

Marta Dervin is a Polish-born ceramic artist based in the Ardèche mountains of southern France, where she creates sculptural vessels and collectible objects shaped by archaeology, geology, and the surrounding natural landscape. Trained in Mediterranean archaeology, she founded her ceramics studio in 2018 after years studying ancient ceramic traditions, transforming her fascination with excavated artefacts into a contemporary sculptural practice. Working primarily with stoneware, porcelain, and glazes developed from wild rocks and natural minerals, Dervin creates works that bridge history, nature, and material experimentation.

Guided by a deep connection to the earth, Dervin’s practice explores the passage of time, the fragility of civilization, and the enduring force of nature. Through tactile textures, restrained forms, and a minimalist aesthetic rooted in craftsmanship, her ceramic pieces evoke weathered artefacts reclaimed by the landscape, creating a quiet dialogue between past and present, architecture and geology.

Bobby Berk is an Emmy-winning design expert, TV host, author, and founder of his eponymous interior design practice. He gained international recognition through Netflix’s Queer Eye, where his thoughtful and transformative approach to interiors helped establish him as one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary design. In 2020, Architectural Digest named him one of the “most famous interior designers working today.”

Originally from Missouri, Berk began his career in retail and visual merchandising before launching his own company and showroom in New York in 2006. He later founded his full-service design studio, which works across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with a style defined by approachable luxury, functionality, and emotional connection to space.

Alongside his design practice, Berk leads the lifestyle platform BobbyBerk.com and is the author of Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good For The Mind, a book exploring the relationship between interior design, wellbeing, and everyday life.

Tero Kuitunen is a Finnish designer and ceramic artist based in Helsinki, whose practice explores the dialogue between design, art, and material experimentation. Working across collectible furniture, ceramics, spatial design, and curation, he creates sculptural objects distinguished by playful forms, tactile surfaces, and unexpected material combinations that invite interaction and emotional connection.

Guided by an intuitive, material-led approach, Kuitunen often begins his creative process with colors, textures, and unconventional pairings, allowing each work to evolve through experimentation. Balancing functionality with artistic expression, his practice celebrates humor, craftsmanship, and the sensory experience of objects, resulting in timeless pieces that blur the boundaries between design and art.

Mademoiselle Jo is a Belgian design studio founded by Joan Bebronne, whose practice explores the intersection of object design, craftsmanship, and architecture. After training as a fashion designer at La Cambre and spending over twenty-five years developing trends, colours, and textiles for the lingerie industry, Bebronne turned to furniture and collectible objects, bringing the same sensitivity to material, form, and detail. Guided by intuition and a commitment to local craftsmanship, Mademoiselle Jo creates timeless pieces that balance sculptural elegance with everyday function, celebrating thoughtful making, enduring quality, and designs made to be passed on.

Amanda Holliday, founder and principal of Amanda Brooke Interiors, is an American designer based in Houston, Texas. From an early age, Amanda was drawn to aesthetics and the creative, first pursuing a degree in the fashion industry and then returning to study interior design. After working for many years in commercial and residential design, she opened her firm in 2019. 

With a keen eye for quality and style, and an incessant exploration of material, form, color, and space, Amanda’s design approach is an intuitive balance of both contemporary and vintage, architectural and organic; creating a unique sensory experience tailored to each client and their journey. She is an expert in experiential storytelling through your space.

Olga Treivas is a Moscow-born architect and designer based in São Paulo, Brazil, where she leads the multidisciplinary practice Treivas. Working across architecture, exhibition design, and collectible design, her practice explores the dialogue between cultural narratives, material experimentation, and contemporary craftsmanship. Alongside her architectural work, she investigates the expressive potential of crystal glass, reinterpreting traditional techniques through a contemporary lens while exploring the material’s rich history, plasticity, and inherent tension between strength and fragility.

Treivas has developed a distinguished portfolio of museum, exhibition, and cultural projects, including retrospectives for Marina Abramović and John Baldessari, as well as the design of public cultural spaces. Her experience also includes collaborating with OMA on the renovation of the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, reflecting a practice that moves fluidly between architecture, scenography, and collectible design.

Julie Nelson is a British ceramic artist whose practice explores the natural world through the expressive materiality of clay. Drawing inspiration from biology, botany, and landscape, she creates sculptural collections that investigate the patterns, rhythms, and subtle irregularities found in nature. Working in series, Nelson presents groups of objects that contrast and complement one another, revealing the interconnected relationships that exist within natural systems.

Rooted in an exploration of elemental forms, her work reflects themes of pattern, entropy, and transformation while celebrating the quiet complexity of the environment. Alongside her sculptural collections, projects such as Flock extend her practice into participatory installations, examining ideas of migration, identity, and collective experience through the gathering of individual forms.