Lani Adeoye

Lani Adeoye is an award-winning Nigerian designer and the founder of Studio-Lani, a design brand that spans sculpture, lighting, furniture, fashion, and assistive devices. While her prac:ce is multifaceted, it is always grounded in the belief that design can foster connection. Lani’s

approach to ‘Designing New Futures’ reflects her commitment to creating designs that resonate deeply with people, celebrating universal human values through thoughtful, impactful design.

Lani’s experimental and hybrid mindset allows her to welcome unexpected ideas, resulting in designs that radiate an enigmatic elegance. Lani’s pieces have been acquired by prestigious institutions such as the Vitra Design Museum, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and Die Neue Sammlung. She has received numerous accolades, including first prize at Milan’s 2022

SaloneSatellite: Designing for Our Future Selves award for her creation, the RemX Walker, praised by the jury for merging “elegance and dignity in a useful object for all.” Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Wallpaper, and Phaidon’s Designed For Life, Woman Made, and 1000 Design Classics. Through Studio-Lani, Lani collaborates with global clients across the creative industries. She continues to push boundaries, using design as a tool to ignite meaningful human connections, celebrate culture, and promote dignity for all. In addition to her studio practice, Lani is a visiting professor at Parsons School of Design.