I am an independent designer and artist based in New England and NYC. 

As an artist working across mediums, creating has always been at my core. Spending the summer of 2023 studying Scandinavian design in Copenhagen sparked a personal investigation into how the spaces I inhabit and the objects I surround myself with influence my inner world, and vice versa. I truly believe that good design — whether it be interiors, fashion, furniture — is fundamental to health and happiness. Thinking about spaces and objects as living things helps facilitate the deep connectedness that we universally long for. After completing my undergrad senior thesis — a series of sculptures and watercolors based on these ideas — I have pivoted towards creating functional items that further explore the potential for objects to take on their own personalities, some of which you can shop here. 

These pieces are my first batch of functional objects that explore the same questions I do in my artistic practice. Each bag, hat & neckie is a functional art piece designed and crocheted in New England. Email lilaschaeferstudio@gmail.com with any questions about stock or customizations.