Trained industrial designer, James, is a multidisciplinary designer and founder of Schwa Studio. His practice bridges art, design, and engineering, creating purposeful, emotionally resonant works in homewares and Fashion Accessories. Driven by curiosity and craftsmanship, he champions locally made creations that embody authenticity, innovation and a distinctly contemporary Australian voice.

In Need of a Hug is a leather lighting piece by Schwa Studio. Through meticulous research, the leather itself diffused the light. Its interchangeable, hugging form conceals the bulb, blending contemporary technology with traditional craftsmanship, showcasing an innovative, precise approach of leather manipulation.