Business and design are on the table today!
In the latest episode of our From Brain to Home series, Ashley is joined by Hannah Bigeleisen and Alyssa Gerasimoff for a rich conversation on creativity, connection, and the evolving design industry.
Alyssa Gerasimoff, a 2020 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in furniture design, founded Erria, a digital platform designed to connect artists, designers, suppliers, and fabricators, in 2023 after witnessing many of her peers struggle to launch their creative careers. Alyssa is now preparing to launch Erria 2.0, a self-sustaining evolution of the platform.
Hannah Bigeleisen is a Brooklyn-based designer known for her sculptural furniture and lighting.Since founding her design practice in 2020, Hannah has debuted collections at Brooklyn Designs, Collectible Design, and Sight Unseen Offsite Online, and her work has been featured in publications including Domino, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor España, Vogue, Luxe, and Interior Design Magazine. Her newest collection is set to debut at Wanted Design in 2025.
Joining forces with Âme Atendre designer Dylan Williamson, this episode dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce. Together, the group explores what it means to build a sustainable design practice, how to balance artistic integrity with business demands, and how platforms like Erria can serve as vital hubs for innovation. They discuss the challenges of launching and growing creative brands, the importance of collaboration, and the transformative power of connection in art and design.
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