Rio Kobayashi is a maker and designer based in London. Before setting up his own studio and workshop he worked with international design studios in Milan, Berlin, Innsbruck and Paris. Working with hands and creating runs in Rio Kobayashi’s family. Encouraged at home, Rio's works can be interpreted as an exploration of his identity. They convey the complexity of his Asian and European heritage and thus have a narrative inspired by cultural experiences, colour, art, natural elements and animals