APPROACH
Mindful Design
Everything starts with a story. The making and meaning behind a product can create lasting connections with customers. With 20+ years of experience driving innovative design for home, fashion and lifestyle brands, Lahar Pasad embeds the story of a product from its conception to its making to its styling, photography and marketing. See her work here.
Services
CREATIVE
CONSULTING
In the ever-changing landscape of home and fashion, Lahar has an innate ability to assess the terrain and curate brand identities that resonate with customers. She’s driven sales for large companies and independent brands through successful product differentiation, collaborations and launches. She is passionate about building brands through material innovation, sustainable practices and social impact. Learn more about her services here.
ETHOS
Sustainable
Making
Working for brands like Eileen Fisher and West Elm, Lahar led and oversaw transitions to organic, artisan-made and eco fabrics. Building on knowledge earned over many years, she approaches design, materials and production through the lens of sustainability. Learn more here.
ARTISAN MAKERS
Working with artisans in Asia, Africa, South America and beyond, Lahar seeks to preserve traditional techniques through modern design, preserving the past while building sustainable businesses for the future.
DESIGN COLLABORATIONS
Collaborating with both independent brands and large companies, Lahar brings a fresh perspective and a holistic approach to everything from seasonal product development to social media marketing.
SUSTAINABILITY
With expertise in organic cotton and low-impact fibers, Lahar pursues sustainable production and consults with brands who are transitioning away from conventional, higher-impact materials.
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES
Having worked around the world for 20+ years, Lahar has extensive knowledge of specialized materials and techniques including weaving, dying, embroidering, block printing and more.
“When you visit a country, visit the forgotten artisans of the narrow streets. They are the ones who made that country.”
