I believe Design is a form of storytelling.  I would like to share a little glimpse into my story. Taking a step back before Koa was created, I was 21 and in the final weeks of my degree in Industrial Design, sitting around the kitchen table working on my final project when my whole world turned upside down. You never expect someone to go out for a bike ride and never make it home, but that’s exactly what happened to my dad that day. Life can sometimes throw massive pauses which blur months (or years) and catch you completely by surprise. Healing for me was found through travelling, which lead me to the spiritual island of Bali. This is where Koa was created. I get asked all the time how I found the gorgeous artisans I work with in Bali and the truth is they found me.

The very first Koa product designed was the Tea Cup. For me, tea cups are a product that brings wellness and balance. They re-connect you to yourself through quiet ‘me time’ and also have the ability to bring people together. I believe that the products you bring into your life should be more that just an object. I love the way that handmade products start with a story but don’t end there. When you purchase a Koa product they start a whole new story with you.

Kaitlin xx