Authentic Stories through Furniture Design with Mash T Design Studio (Thabisa Mjo)

In this episode, the guest is Thabisa Mjo, the vivacious and talented founder of the Johannesburg-based design company, Mash T Design Studio. Famous for the Tutu Light and Mjojo Cabinet, the studio has been rising from strength to strength since it was founded five years ago.  These two designs are part of the Louvre's collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs 

In this conversation we not only talk the ins and outs of running a creative company, but also the passion behind the work, the nature of collaboration, having a seat at the table, the meaning of accolades and the importance of being validate by your family. 

There are many legends and famous names mentioned and her are some of them: 

• Scott Billy and Bon Esperance Gallery : https://bonne-esperance-gallery.com/
• Qaqambile Bead Studio : https://www.instagram.com/qaqambilebeadstudio/
• Bambizulu Studio: http://www.bambizulu.com/?v=fb1c5b0d2f97
• Beauty Ngxongo : https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/318684
• Alfred Ntuli : http://www.bambizulu.com/product/orange-alfred-ntuli-collection-ukhamba/?v=fb1c5b0d2f97