Maha Alavi is a Tokyo-based Canadian industrial designer. With a background in philosophy and psychology, she explores context through connection and creation.
Alavi draws inspiration from her travels. She is fascinated by the impact objects have on people and spaces and by the creation of cultural archetypes through design. Berlin, Tokyo, and Singapore serve as primary sources of inspiration for her work. Time spent in cities tied to both industry and nature has sharpened her sense of detail and balance, nurturing her understanding of light and seasons that influence her designs.
Through her unique lens, Alavi transforms everyday life and unique experiences into exciting explorations of space and form.
- 2024, Solo Show/Popup at Parker, Tokyo, Japan
- 2024, Sight Unseen x Petra Hardware at New York Design Week, New York City, USA
- 2023, The House Gallery Show at London Design Festival, London, UK
- 2023, Interior Design Show, Toronto, Canada
- 2022, Purpose & Play, Toronto Design Week, Toronto, Canada
