About
Daniel Emma is a design studio we (Daniel To and Emma Aiston) established to explore our shared love for objects and the stories they can tell.
We both grew up in Adelaide, Australia, and studied industrial design before heading to London. There, we gained experience working in studios such as Thorsten Van Elten, Committee, and Marc Newson. In 2008, we launched our studio during London Design Week and soon after returned to Adelaide to establish our practice.
Since then, we have been fortunate to collaborate with local and international brands including Aark (Australia), the National Gallery of Victoria (Australia), Hay (Denmark), Tresna (Indonesia), COS (Sweden), and Petite Friture (France). Our work has been recognised through media features and design awards, which continue to inspire us to push boundaries.
Our designs are inspired by everyday life, the vibrant colours and material combinations found in cities like Hong Kong and Tokyo, and the timeless appeal of iconic silhouettes. We love exploring contrasts in colour, texture, and materials across all our projects.
This store is a representation of what we make—alongside select pieces made by others that we have designed. Everything we produce is made here in Adelaide, using small batch production and the expertise of local makers.
To discover more about what we do, please visit our studio’s website.
