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.

How They Built It: Kat Tua From Manaaki Trading
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How They Built It: Kat Tua From Manaaki Trading

An interview with fashion designer and Manaaki founder Kat Tua on building her first retail store—from choosing the right space to collaborating on interior design that truly works.

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In Practice: Studio Sio’s Favourite Celestial Interior Objects
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In Practice: Studio Sio’s Favourite Celestial Interior Objects

A curated edit of Studio Sio’s favorite celestial inspired interior objects - ranging from the historic, to handcrafted, to design-forward. From brass stars to cosmic wallpaper, these sun-and-moon pieces blend vintage inspiration with 2025 style. Interior design ideas grounded in craft and orbiting good taste.

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About Her: artist, designer, and architect Ray Eames
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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.

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About Her: interior designer Elsie de Wolfe
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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.

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