People will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how
you made them feel
Maya Angelou
Our Values
We use our values as guiding principles in how we work. Trust matters deeply; design is personal, and good design flourishes from the seeds of trusted relationships. It enables reassurance. Care manifests with trust in place. We take seriously the responsibility that we have to design spaces for people to live their lives within. Our care means we work always with diligence and integrity. Beauty is what we work towards. We believe in beauty, beyond aesthetics, as a vital quality that can soothe, uplift and inspire us physically, emotionally and psychologically.
Our Clients
We are a small studio, which allows us to be hands on throughout our projects. We build relationships with clients and teams founded on trust and accountability. These are fundamental qualities for an enjoyable working process and are paramount for creating good work. We believe that design should be enjoyable, and it is a responsibility that we take seriously to ensure that our clients are happy, excited and feel in control. We are proud of the fact that many of our clients come back to us and recommend us to others.
Our Roots
We are both children of first generation immigrants: Sheila’s mother is Thai, her father is Iranian; Inés’s mother is Chinese-Peruvian and her father is British. We were both born and brought-up in the UK, but we have also travelled widely. In recent decades, Sheila has lived in France and immersed herself in French culture through her husband’s family. We share a curiosity and sensitivity to people and place, culture and identity. It is a subtle and valuable mindset; an appreciation of roots and resonances that we feel adds a richness to our lens on life.