{"title":"Designers: Aleiya Olu","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAleiya Lindsey-Olu (b. 1988; Detroit, Michigan) is an emerging designer and founder of From Us To You—a contemporary design studio exploring the cross-section of functionality and artistic practice. A native of Detroit, Aleiya has long kept a finger on the creative pulse of the city, even during her time elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter moving back to Detroit in 2011, Aleiya landed in Eastern Market, home to one of the country’s oldest farmer’s markets still influenced by its legacy of artisanship and makers. In response to Detroit’s cultural blueprint, Aleiya embarked on a self-study of industrial design and ergonomics. Aleiya’s resulting works channel inspiration from city life, intuitively mirroring the familiarity of intimate spaces within meaningful design objects. As the co-founder of Olu \u0026amp; Company, an arts marketing and public relations agency, and co-organizer of Detroit Art Week, Aleiya has played a key role in the development and story-telling of many emerging and mid-career artists. Aleiya also recently opened Periodicals, a magazine store and concept shop, Periodicals, that marries her love of design with her reverence for print media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walkerart.org\/magazine\/were-a-city-that-makes-things-aleiya-olu-on-detroit-design-and-energy\/\" title=\"We’re a City that Makes Things: Aleiya Olu on Detroit, Design, and Energy\"\u003eDiscover more insights into Olu's work in an original interview available here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marguerite-table","title":"Lyndon Table","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe structural, organic base is cloaked in sumptuous yet practical mohair fabric. The solid wood top features delicate, hand-carved floral details that honor the artist’s memory of her grandmother. Available in Cherry Oak and Black satin finishes as well as custom sizes, each Lyndon Table is handcrafted in Detroit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idea House 3","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108240802087,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0189\/1367\/files\/tablescene.jpg?v=1700011619"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0189\/1367\/collections\/Lyndon_Chair_II_3.jpg?v=1715697422","url":"https:\/\/shop.walkerart.org\/collections\/designers-aleiya-olu.oembed","provider":"Walker Art Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}