ABOUT
Studio Kloak is a sustainable, zero-waste design studio focusing on furniture and functional objects. Part design studio, part incubator, the studio prides itself on creating a safe environment rooted in education and experimentation. All objects are handmade, using innovative building and material methods, from biomaterials to the collection of abandoned buildings. Every design reduces global waste and reimagines materiality into a collectible design. Imperfect, sculptural, and bespoke, we re-contextualize sculpture through the prism of utility.
Studio Kloak was founded by award-winning designer and educator, CoCo Ree Lemery. CoCo spent years leading design and development for major brands throughout the United States. In 2022, CoCo left her role as a Design Director to teach full-time and open her maker’s space. With a passion for design and sustainability, her research focuses on methods of material deconstruction using AI to maximize the reuse of materials and minimize environmental impact. Today, this research is used in designing products for large global brands while Studio Kloak continues to experiment with recycled and biomaterials using a hands-on approach. All objects here are designed and crafted by CoCo alongside a few daring and remarkable craftswomen.
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Studio Kloak is a finalist for the Best of the Year Awards with Interior Design Magazine. Cast your vote for sustainable design here.
2024 Press/Awards
In-depth interview with StirPAD on our 2024 collection.
We’re the 2024 Emerging/Independent Product Designer Category winner from Interior Design Magazine and NYCxDesign!
Studio Kloak is the 2024 Social Impact Prize winner from Adorno x Wanted Design!
Studio Kloak welcomes custom commissions, trade inquiries, and media requests. Please also use this form for any questions or to schedule a tour of our Showroom or workshop.
The Design Apprenticeship
Studio Kloak offers a 6-week Design Apprenticeship for designers, artists, and makers. With no prior woodworking or shop experience required, the apprenticeship creates a safe space to learn and experiment. In addition to learning hands-on trade skills, makers will develop their designs at the end of the apprenticeship culminating in a gallery show of functional objects.
The Summer Design Apprenticeship runs for 6 weeks from June -July.
If interested, send a letter of interest, relevant portfolio images, and a resume. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Resources
With a passion for education for all, we are currently working on sharing resources beyond the University classroom. From Designed objects to materials such as mycelium, visit the links below for insight. Or follow us on Instagram for lecture insights.
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