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Locally made, globally trusted
DISCOVER LOCALIn a changing world where time, convenience and sustainability matter more than ever, we’re working with trusted local makers to produce select international designs under licence.
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IN STOCK COLLECTION
SHOP NOWA considered selection of pieces from our international partners and local makers. Designed to stay, these are the products we’ll keep coming back to, consistently available, thoughtfully chosen.
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A Quiet Hub for Focus and Recharge
READ MOREWorking with Chandler Architecture and Loreto, District helped bring to life a new hub designed specifically for the school’s teaching faculty.
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magical effect
DISCOVER MAEHWAInspired by the rhythm of blooming plum blossoms, the Maehwa Collection combines delicacy with intention. Sculptural forms and luminous light create pieces that feel both organic and refined, designed to bring quiet poetry into any space.
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Designing with Purpose: A Conversation with Jamie McLellan
Jamie McLellan is a product designer whose work spans everything from high-performance bicycles to Olympic torches. In this candid conversation with Phoebe Holden on the Resident podcast, Jamie shares his journey, design philosophy, and the lessons he's learned along the way.
They explore his early influences and the thinking behind signature Resident pieces like Spar, Odin, and Plane. Jamie also discusses his latest designs, including the playful Little Fellas Side Tables, and reflects on life in New Zealand. He offers advice for the next generation of creatives.
PH: Jamie, what first drew you to design?
Jamie: Growing up in New Zealand, I was always surrounded by people who made things. My dad built boats, and there was a real DIY culture. That hands-on environment shaped how I think about materials and form. I didn’t know it was called “design” at the time. I just liked making things better.
PH: Resident has some iconic pieces. Can you talk about the thinking behind Spar, Odin, and Plane?
Jamie: Each of those pieces started with a simple idea. Spar was about tension and balance, inspired by sailing rigging. Odin was more sculptural, almost brutalist, but softened by its proportions. Plane was a study in minimalism and light diffusion. With Resident, we always aim for timelessness and clarity.

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Louise Roe
Inspired by the shapes, stories, and essence of her surroundings, Louise Roe...