MESEME Studio
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About
First name | Riya |
Last Name | Panchal |
Username | mesemestudio-com |
Studio Name | MESEME Studio |
Designers | Riya Panchal |
City | London |
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 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 |
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Publication | Dezeen |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2022/06/27/new-designers-design-projects-schoolshows |
Publication | Crafts Magazine by Crafts Council UK |
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Publication | Art and Design Magazine China Issue #286 – London Design Festival: Travel to Search for Newness by Yen Kian Hang |