26 | LUXlife Magazine - Global Excellence Awards 2022 Best Boutique Art & Surface Design Company – Sydney The power of design is mind-altering, and we have found an incredibly artistic boutique homewares label doing just that. Sydney-based Salsa Verde Design truly has a zest for life – and it shows. Herewe talk to its Owner, Diya Dasgupta, as it wins a title in the LUX Global Excellence Awards 2022. Salsa Verde Design has a raw passion for the way art influences us, and it does all it can to transmogrify our spaces to fill us with happiness and a feeling of wholeness – every day. Owner Diya Dasgupta tells us, “We believe colour connects people and patterns tell stories that, together, spark joy in our lives. That's why we design lifestyle and homewares products that are bold, bright, and practical, designed to inherently bring comfort and happiness into our customers' lives, which they can cherish for years to come.” Its USP is that it offers collections that are conceptualised and designed in-house to suit the unique needs of each customer. Every piece is tailor made, and one of a kind, so we can be sure that everything is made exactly how we would love it to be. Diya adds, “We are mindful in our production and manufacturing processes in that we manufacture to-order or in small batches so as to minimise waste. Being a conscious business is something our customers value.” Suiting the needs and wishes of each customer, every print is expertly made out of love – in a way that speaks to their own individual and eclectic style. As an environmentally and ethically conscious design company, Salsa Verde Design does all it can to ensure the fair treatment of the planet and its people. “We onlywork with manufacturers who provide safe and ethical workplace practices for their employees, fair worker’s rights and fair wages.” Diya enthuses, “Our latest collection of summer Duster Coats are made from GOTS certified organic cotton and are designed to last a lifetime. We created them with versatility in mind, to compliment and refresh our customers' existing wardrobe whilst adding a welcome touch of playfulness and style they often desire.” Deliberately choosing to help the planet, and opting to stray away from trends, Salsa Verde Design follows its heart and, as Diya says, it stays “true to the core values and strengths in terms of design style and adopting sustainable practices in all aspects of our product lifecycle.” Female-owned and run, Salsa Verde Design is a strong and encouraging boutique that inspires women, and women of colour, all around the world to go for their dreams. As a proud woman of colour herself, Diya is passionate about encouraging everyone to reach for their goals. No matter the challenge, Salsa Verde Design has come out strong. Even throughout the pandemic, its very spirit has remained. When Covid-19 hit the globe, people turned their energy to their homes and dedicated their time to improving them. This is where Salsa Verde Design stepped in to help. Offering affordable yet fulfilling and sustainable products, Salsa Verde Design managed to do more than stay afloat – it has absolutely thrived. Winning Best Boutique Art & Surface Design Company, Sydney, is no small feat, but Salsa Verde Design has not only won this award, but it has won a place in our hearts. For the future, Diya informs us that Salsa Verde Design is not only working on a new collection of lifestyle textures, but it is also in the midst of planning collaborations with other Australian small businesses who share its core values. We are sure to see it changing up the pace for Australia, and beyond! Congratulations. Contact: Diya Dasgupta Company: Salsa Verde Design Web Address: www.salsaverdedesign.com “SPICY, CRISP, JUICY, SWEET, ZESTY… BURSTING AT THE SEAMS WITH ALL THE COLOUR & PERSONALITY LIKE ANY GOOD SALSA WOULD”
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