STUDIO SOMÉE

Co-Founder • Creative Direction • Design & Curation

Studio Somée was founded from a desire to slow down and create objects with intention. As co-founder and creative director, I shaped the studio’s vision, aesthetic, and creative output, from concept to object.

Somée exists at the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship: a space for objects that are expressive, tactile, and made to last.

Woman in a striped swimsuit walking barefoot on sandy beach near the ocean with a flag or blanket. Another person is sitting in the background near the water, and the sky is clear.
Abstract black and white artwork leaning against a light gray wall, with a black marble vase and a few books on a black and wood bench below.
A black marble sculpture with a curved, abstract design and a hole in the middle, placed on a white pedestal against a light textured wall.
Close-up of a beige and white abstract background with the partially visible word 'SOMÉE' in beige text.

Objects with
Intention

From Fashion to Form

After years in the fashion industry, we felt the urge to move away from fast cycles and oversaturated products. Interior objects offered room for depth, longevity, and meaning, allowing creativity to live beyond trends.

Somée became a way to translate our visual language into physical form.

Creative Direction & Handwriting

I was responsible for defining and guarding Somée’s creative handwriting, a balance of clean shapes, expressive design, and emotional restraint. Every object was approached as a piece of art rather than a product.

The focus was on form, material, and presence, designing pieces that hold space quietly, yet intentionally.

A minimalist interior with a large abstract art piece leaning against a wall, a black cushioned bench, and a small black vase with books on top, with an open doorway leading to another room.
Books and magazines standing upright in a wooden bookend shaped like a semicircular piece of wood.
A woman in a striped swimsuit walking on the sandy beach near the ocean, with a person holding a large black and white striped flag nearby.
A minimalist bedroom with a white bed covered in a textured white bedspread, a glass side table with books, a large black and white abstract artwork on the wall, and a gray cat standing on the bed, near the edge.
A bedroom with a bed covered with a striped black, beige, and white blanket, white pillows, and a large window showing outside greenery.
Interior view of a modern minimalistic room with neutral colors, a large leafy plant on the right, and abstract artwork hanging on the wall in the background.
Interior room with white walls, a doorway, and a black bench with a large abstract painting resting against the wall. The painting features beige and tan shapes on a white background. There is a black vase and some books on the bench.
Four framed abstract art pieces with black organic shapes on a beige background, hung on a white gallery wall.
Minimalist black and white abstract art on a wall in a modern room, with a striped blanket draped over a bed in the foreground.
Decorative black marble sculptures on top of a stack of books, with a plain white wall in the background.
Two abstract art prints with large organic shapes in neutral tones and black, framed in light wood, hanging side by side on a white wall.
A gray cat stretching with one paw on the bed in a minimalist bedroom with white walls, a hanging black and white abstract art piece, and a glass side table with magazines.
A modern interior setting featuring a framed minimalist wall art depicting a stylized human skeleton and a topless woman, a black wire chair, and a black adjustable floor lamp, with sunlight coming through a nearby window.
Interior of a room featuring modern decor with a framed abstract art piece on the wall, a tall dark vase with a branch and small leaves, a wooden chair, and a glass table with a grid pattern.
Person standing on a sandy beach holding a large towel with black and white geometric patterns, facing the ocean with a clear blue sky overhead.
Three abstract framed art prints featuring large, irregular, overlapping shapes in black, beige, and white on lighter backgrounds.
Seagull on a beach, pecking at a blanket with a black and white skull design.
A logo featuring a basketball court with a large circle in the center, and the word 'SOMÉÉ' below the court diagram.
A black and white abstract patterned throw blanket hanging in front of a set of white double doors.
Two yellow lemons on top of a magazine, with a black marble-patterned round tray next to them, on a beige surface.
A modern, gray robotic or metallic object placed on top of a stack of papers on a glass table. The scene is softly lit with shadows and a curtain is visible on the right side.
Modern dining room with a white round table, four dark gray chairs, a black vase with artichoke flowers, black dishes, and a large pendant light hanging above. There is wall art, a tall window with natural light, and a vase with dried grasses in the
Interior of a room with a tall houseplant, a black cushion on a wooden bench, and an abstract framed artwork on the wall, illuminated by a warm light.

Design, Curation & Collaboration

A black abstract sculpture with smooth, curved surfaces and a hole in the middle, placed on a white pedestal against a light grey textured wall.

Beyond designing our own objects, Somée functioned as a curated platform. We collaborated with like-minded designers and makers, united by a shared respect for craftsmanship and process.

Each piece was selected or created with care, contributing to a cohesive collection rather than a seasonal output.

Making with Intention

Production was small-scale and hands-on. Objects were carefully designed and produced, prioritising quality, material integrity, and longevity over volume.

One piece at a time.

People on a sandy beach with a woman on the right running or walking, and a person sitting near the water in the background. A large black and white textile object is in the air, held up by someone out of the frame.

Outcome

Studio Somée established itself as a thoughtful design studio and online boutique, known for its distinctive aesthetic and considered approach.

The project sharpened my relationship with form, material, and restraint, and continues to influence how I think about visual storytelling today.