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First name

Riya

Last Name

Panchal

Username

mesemestudio-com

Studio Name

MESEME Studio

Designers

Riya Panchal

City

Walthamstow

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Biography

MESEME Studio, led by designer, Riya Panchal, is a London-based design studio specialising in hand-crafting sculptural lighting informed by emotions, blending industrial and modern aesthetics.

Offering versatile, modular and delicately playful designs through meticulous material exploration, artisan collaborations, and a commitment to colour and exquisite craftsmanship. Our mission is to spark conversations, ignite
awe, and empower unique narratives through captivating lighting experiences. We offer a meticulously curated selection of self-directed lighting collections, offering a range of stunning products to inspire your vision. Collaborating with interior designers, architects, galleries, and private clients, we offer bespoke design and making services for residential, hospitality, and gallery projects. Our collections are designed, hand-crafted and assembled in our London-based studio in collaboration with global and local skilled artisans, reflecting a unique blend of expertise and tradition.

MESEME Studio’s distinctive and alluring pieces are specified by leading interior designers and architects, as well as sought after by galleries specialising in collectible design pieces. The studio’s creations are designed and engineered, drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of life’s experiences to imbue them with unique character. This approach ensures a profound connection between their lighting pieces and the spaces they inhibit and enables the designer – Riya, to craft pieces that transcend purpose and are artistically expressive. Allowing her to consider elements of narration, form, colour, texture and composition, creating spaces and experiences through visual engagement. MESEME’s work is presented by international galleries and consultancies, including Curio Space, 1stDibs and Artling, and has been featured in Wallpaper Magazine, Darc Magazine, Crafts Magazine UK and Dezeen, amongst others.

Education

School / Course

Kingston University – Kingston School of Art – MA(Hons) Product & Furniture Design

School / Course

Bournemouth University – BA (Hons) Product Design

Solo Shows

Show Name

Future Icons Selects 2024 as part of London Craft Week – Feature Installation

Date

2024

Show Name

London Design Fair 2023 – Design Alumni Pavilion

Show Name

MESEME x Blackhorse Workshop Cafe – CHRYSALIS Pre-Launch Showcase

Show Name

New Designers One Year in 2022 curated by Sally Angharad

Show Name

Herman Miller x Kingston School of Art – ALMA Table Lamp Pre- Launch Showcase

Group Shows

Show Name

Formed x Future Heritage 2023 – Chelsea Design Centre

Awards & Nominations

Award name

Darc Awards 2021 – ALMA Table Light (3rd Place)

Award name

KSA x Palomar Labs Award

Award name

Lamp 2020 – Student Pendant Lamp Winner – 'Caustica' Wall Light Fixture

Press & Publications

Publication

Darc Magazine

Publication

Dezeen

Publication

Crafts Magazine by Crafts Council UK

Publication

Art and Design Magazine China Issue #286 – London Design Festival: Travel to Search for Newness by Yen Kian Hang

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