A Design Co-operative that celebrates Biophilic Sustainability

A Personal account of what drives a designer to be Biophilic and sustainable.

As a UK-based furniture designer, my practise Gigi Cooke centres on creating pieces for the conscious consumer, emphasising sustainability, quality, and a connection between the material and the product.

ArtHouse Jersey Pop Up exhibition with artists Gigi Cooke, Freya Rabet and Lucinda Wakeham

Gigi Cooke is a furniture and product designer, who focuses on creating furniture with a lasting impact that resonates with users who share a commitment to sustainability. Freya Rabet is a fashion designer founding her namesake label in 2021 - Freya Simonne. She is committed to exclusively using fabrics that already exist showcasing the potential of reuse and upcycling in all of her work.

take a seat.

Following a degree in Furniture and Product Design. local furniture designer Gigi Cooke is now manufacturing her unique design, Archie, in Jersey. We got Gigi (and Archie) into the studio for a show and tell.

PROFILE: How Jersey sowed the seed of sustainability for furniture designer

A local designer who recently had her furniture creation featured in the iconic Vogue magazine has explained how growing up in Jersey “sowed the seed” for the sustainable mindset that underpins her work. 

Harmony in Design: Gigi Cooke’s Journey of Sustainable Creations

In the quietude of her workshop, Gigi Cooke, a luminary in the world of sustainable design, meticulously crafts a narrative where functionality meets environmental mindfulness.

In the enchanting realm where artistry converges with functionality, Gigi Cooke emerges as a luminary, weaving a narrative of sustainable design that captivates the soul.

Vogue takes a liking to sleek lines and design of ‘Archie’

Arch-based furniture created by local designer and craftsmen can be used as a stool, coffee table or side table.

A local designer has caught the eye of British Vogue with a multi-purpose, sustainable and locally-inspired piece of furniture.

Meet Archie …

Hailing from Jersey, where sand, sea and greenery meet innovation, a local design maven has not only turned heads but captured the spotlight of an iconic magazine with her show-stopping sustainable furniture creation which aims to give back to the island.

Meet the YFM exhibitors – Gigi Cooke

Archie’s story begins with a project brief focused on creating a versatile furniture design for compact living spaces in the domestic furniture market. The aim was to utilise local timber and prioritise sustainability, considering the low environmental impact. This led to the birth of Archie, a contemporary furniture piece that seamlessly transforms from a stool to a coffee table and side table.

Archie – versatile furniture in Ash

It’s exciting to see innovative projects from young designers working with locally grown wood. 

We spotted ‘Archie’ on instagram. It incorporates a reworked tongue and groove joint, celebrates local timber, and embodies sustainable design practices with minimal waste and processing.