EP79 Guest Episode: Eva Sonaike: Exploring Heritage At Home

About this episode

Tash South interviews Eva Sonaike, a textile and interior designer, about her vibrant work that combines design with storytelling.

Some designers create beautiful things. Others create work that carries a story. And today’s guest is someone whose work does both. In this episode I talk Eva Sonaike, a London-based textile and interior designer whose work is instantly recognisable for its bold palettes, layered patterns, and joyful energy. But what makes Eva’s work so compelling isn’t just the colour — it’s the narrative behind it. Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Eva’s work is brimming with colour, confidence, and a re...

People in this episode

Host: Tash South

Guest: Eva Sonaike

Topics covered

• textile design
• interior design
• heritage
• storytelling
• bold palettes

Keywords

• Eva Sonaike
• textile design
• interior design
• heritage
• bold colors
• Nigerian culture
• design narrative

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Germany, Nigeria, London

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