Flicking through the astonishingly
broad array of projects that make up Studio Toogood’s portfolio, it becomes
obvious that they live up to their name. Founded in London in designer and
interiors stylist Faye Toogood, the studio works across disciplines in
exhibition, interior and event design and creative consulting.
Their pop-up
installation, ‘The Hatch’, at the London Design Festival delighted visitors who
were greeted by movable blocks inspired by the wild colours and playful shapes
of the infamous Memphis movement.
Partnering with high-profile
clients including Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garçons and Alexander McQueen,
Toogood is given the creative freedom to bypass the ordinary.
Even the title of
‘interior designers’ doesn’t perfectly describe the extravagant spaces they
create – from flooding a department store roof to intimate performance art
events, the Studio Toogood team can create an experience like no other.
Their immersive
installations go beyond furniture and props, enlisting actors, costumes, sound
and light to draw visitors into a unique world.
When working on
projects where every detail of colour and form is taken into consideration, a
certain perfectionism can be forgiven. Which is why it’s not surprising to
learn that Toogood herself has branched out into design, with a collection of
furniture, lighting and accessories perfectly matched to her particular
aesthetic.
Balancing form and
function, discipline and whimsy – whatever your medium, Studio Toogood can be
added to the inspiration file.