6 Black Designers You Should Know
From up-and-coming to firmly established, these Black designer are must-follows!
Aurelie Tshiama
As the founder of the interior design firm ATI, Tshiama has spent the last three years sharing her distinct aesthetic. Along with her design projects, Tshiama also launched a global course called Learning with Aurelie Tshiama, where she teaches aspiring designers how to design computer-generated visualizations for their own prospective clients. Tshiama has also designed a 360-store experience for Leomie Anderson’s sportswear brand Lapp and influencer and lifestyle vlogger Lydia Dinga’s first home. Along with ATI, Tshiama is the co-founder and creative director for Clamp Agency, which focuses on developing e-commerce businesses, and has been featured in Forbes and Net-a-Porter.
You can follow Tshiama at @ati.uk and @aurelietshiama.
Carmeon Hamilton
Based in Memphis, Carmeon Hamilton wears many hats behind the scenes for her brand Nubi Interiors. Along with being a self-proclaimed modern bohemian, Hamilton is also an environmental curator, interior designer, merchandising consultant, blogger, and content creator. With her background in healthcare design, Hamilton combines intuition with analytics, creating spaces that focus on beauty and elevate everyday living.
You can follow Hamilton at @carmeonhamilton.
Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch
The sisters are the force behind Hidden Gem, a home design and gift store based in Southhampton, New York, that focuses on handmade pieces individually made both locally and abroad. With a combined passion for the Hamptons and Antigua, the duo has created a style that’s uniquely their own.
You can follow them at @hiddengemny.
Toks Aruoture
If you’re looking for nursery and kids’ room inspiration, look no further than Toks Aruoture. Aruoture is the founder of London-based luxury brand The Baby Cot Shop, which specializes in baby and children’s furniture. Drawing inspiration from the world around her, Aruoture is passionate about “helping busy parents design the perfect, memorable space for their little one.”
You can follow her at @toksaruoture and @thebabycotshop.
Saudah Saleem
Interior designer Saudah Saleem follows one design rule: that they’re made to be broken. With a love for dark colors in small spaces and mixing antiques with modern art, Saleem has a keen eye for creating unique spaces that are perfectly reflective of their inhabitants. Her bold use of patterns, colors, and eclectic mix of aesthetics all lead to a style that she describes as sophisticated yet approachable.
You can follow her at @saudahsaleeminteriors.
Rayman Boozer
Rayman Boozer, principal Designer for Apartment 48, has a passion for turning every project into a space that tells a story. Whether it’s commercial or residential, Boozer approaches his designs in a way that’s nothing short of playful. Thanks to his particular focus on color consulting, Boozer and his team are known for creating spaces that he describes as optimistic, relaxed, and effortless.
You can follow him at @raymanboozer.
