I am Thayra!

African-born and raised, and European academically and professionally educated. I am the founder and creative director of Thayra Correia Design Studio. 

I founded the studio in 2023 as a need for a new career step. We are based in Lisbon because of the facility's link to Africa and other studio practice places.  

The studio’s work is focused on longevity, and materials are my passion. I believe they are responsible for bringing personality and soul to every piece; therefore, they play a key role during the development process of every project, intending their transience through time by being easy to maintain and preserve.

Craft is our chosen way of producing our work. It keeps the brand human and makes every piece unique.

The Djuntu collection, the studio’s first commercial collection, was fully developed and produced in Lisbon with local workshops. This decision was made to keep the brand sustainable and to collaborate with the circular local economy. It was launched at the 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen in June 2024.

I invite you to take a closer look at the studio's work and contact us if something comes to your mind.

Cheers