the journal
Ideas, inspiration, and the occasional deep dive.
The Studio Sio Journal is where we share the people, places, and perspectives that shape our work—from design history to studio updates, interviews, concepts, and the things we can’t stop thinking about. It’s a space by us as designers, for anyone who loves design with depth and a point of view.
About Her: textile artist Anni Albers
Anni Albers transformed weaving from traditional craft into modern art. Explore her groundbreaking textiles, Bauhaus legacy, and lasting influence on design.
In Practice: Studio Sio’s Favourite Florals
Discover ten of Studio Sio’s favourite floral design details, from sculptural rosettes to vintage-inspired lighting and hardware. These bold, unexpected floral inspired pieces bring texture, character, and a touch of romance to any space - definitely not your grandma’s flowers.
About Her: artist, designer, and architect Ray Eames
Ray Eames was a visionary whose vibrant creativity shaped the modernist movement of the 20th century. Known for her profound understanding of color, composition, and playful innovation, Ray significantly contributed to furniture, textiles, toymaking, interiors, graphic design, and film.
About Her: interior designer Eileen Gray
A look into the life and legacy of Eileen Gray - architect, furniture designer, and quiet disruptor. Her work didn’t just predict modernism, it redefined it. Still sharp. Still strange. Still way ahead of the curve.
In Practice: Studio Sio's Favourite New Zealand Makers
Aotearoa New Zealand has always been stitched together with wool, timber, and number eight wire - resourceful, beautiful, quietly inventive. This curated edit looks into a new generation of makers who are shaping furniture and home goods with sustainable materials, thoughtful craft, and a modern point of view.
About Her: interior designer Elsie de Wolfe
Often called the world’s first interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe was less about trends and more about transformation. She helped pull New York interiors out of the Victorian gloom and into something lighter, brighter, and unapologetically new. In this issue of our historic interiors journal, we’re spotlighting three of her most iconic spaces.