Angel Obasi - Find a Lane and Dominate. It Could Be Furniture, Blinds, Art, Consultations and Organisation (Creative Director, Designer, Nigeria)


Creative Director for The Style Connaisseur and Founder of Space Between Design
Instagram - @styleconnaisseur


1. Tell us about your background and journey.

My name is Angel Obasi, I'm a content creator for Privately owned businesses and retail brands. I am the Creative Director for The Style Connaisseur and Founder of Space Between Design. I started creating content in 2015 and professionally by the end of 2017. I have worked with brands Like Guerlain, YSL, Mango, GT Bank and so on...


2. Fashion industry is often considered women-centric and stereotypes men? What's your opinion?

It is considered women-centric because most people don't believe the business of fashion to be worthy enough to have a seat at the economic table. Forgetting brands like Zara and the LVMH companies are male-owned.


3. How can one become a successful designer according to you?

Very Simple, cater to the masses.


4. What are some of the top colleges for studying product/ interior designing?

Florence Institute Of Design International
New York School of Interior Design


5. Who is your favourite furniture designer or role model and why?

Pierre Jeanneret. I love his woodwork manipulation and the architectural structure of his designs. Never mundane with his creations


6. Do you often have to keep upskilling yourself? How can one develop a keen sense of design and aesthetics?

Of course!

I think it all depends on who you are and what you admire. For me, I am particular about structures, Light, colour combination, art, statement pieces and clean spaces.


7. Do you have any tips for people who want to join this field?

Find a lane and dominate. It could be furniture, blinds, art, consultations and ever organisation.


8. Which is your favourite book and why?

I do not currently have a favourite book. But I love Hilary Robertson's Monochrome Home. Such a monumental book.



- Interviewed by - Sanjana Jain