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Maker Monday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Cuff Studio

Cuff Studio is a California-based furniture and lighting design firm founded in 2008 by Kristi Bender and Wendy Schwartz. All pieces are conceived and produced in Los Angeles. Inspired by geometry, architecture and lifestyle, Cuff Studio furniture and lighting are timeless, modern, relaxed and refined. Using an intentional layering and dialogue of materiality, form, density and texture – all pieces are conceived to occupy a shared space in a way that feels evolved and dimensional without appearing matched. Cuff Studio is women-run and women-operated. They have a gallery in Los Angeles and maintain a select inventory of offerings available for memo or sit tests in New York City. See how Cuff Studio shapes modern California design in today’s Maker Monday.

Rope-Wrapped Globes, Arc Bench, C Back Chair; Together, these pieces set a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, blending natural textures, clean lines and comfortable design for a space that feels both stylish and welcoming.

Rope-Wrapped Globes, Arc Bench, C Back Chair; Together, these pieces set a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, blending natural textures, clean lines and comfortable design for a space that feels both stylish and welcoming.

Andrew Joseph: Can you describe your design philosophy in three words?
Curiosity drives creativity.

AJ: What design trends do you think will be popular in the coming years?
We are seeing the industry coming together, gathering, forming community and personal connections with one another. Valuing one another and learning from each other!

The Within Collection layers sculptural forms, tactile materials and an artful play of light and shadow to create spaces that feel both grounded and elevated.

The Within Collection layers sculptural forms, tactile materials and an artful play of light and shadow to create spaces that feel both grounded and elevated.

AJ: What is your favorite design element to incorporate into your projects?
Rope cording, without question.

AJ: If you weren’t a designer, what would you be and why?
Wendy would be a ceramist or social scientist, while Kristi would be traveling and making connections for another artistic, creative endeavor.

Simple Surface Mount, C Back Upholstered Chair, Wave Side Table; Grounded in texture and clean geometry, these pieces introduce sculptural light, tailored comfort and organic detail to shape a space that feels modern, layered and inviting.

Simple Surface Mount, C Back Upholstered Chair, Wave Side Table; Grounded in texture and clean geometry, these pieces introduce sculptural light, tailored comfort and organic detail to shape a space that feels modern, layered and inviting.

AJ: Best advice you’d give your teenage self?
Follow the momentum. When something feels right and the energy is there, lean into it.

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