Amadiah Yehudah, Shaderska Valdez, Camille Poppe, Julia Kalnmals
Whether it be a lived experience, a perspective on history, or a visual muse, the meaningful intent behind design acts as a compass to the creators guiding them along their process. This inspiration is a foundation underlying any unique conception of art. For Karolina Zmarlak, founder and designer of KZ_K Studio, these details do not go unmissed. Her designs are rooted in a story that is brought to life in all steps of the creative process, from the drawings at the studio to the human form and wherever these pieces may take her. 
Karolina Zmarlak
Karolina Zmarlak founded the company in 2009 as Karolina Zmarlak, but rebranded in 2016 as KZ_K Studio. Her minimalistic perspective on design comes from an upbringing in Eastern Europe, where she grew up without abundance and at a time when seamstresses were imperative as an antecedent to ready to wear. This built an understanding that minimalism can be an aesthetic and, in...