Cornwall-based Studio Haran has developed a lighting collection shaped by natural processes, combining craft, material science, and digital modelling.
© Studio HaranJoel (left) and Helena Haran (right), the co-founders of Studio Haran.
Founded in 2014 by Helena and Joel Haran, Studio Haran began as a furniture and bespoke interior practice. The founders met while studying Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth University and have maintained sustainability as a guiding principle across materials, processes, and product lifespan. 'Sustainability wasn't something we added later, it has always been central to how we approach materials, processes, and the lifespan of our products,' Helena Haran said.
Initially focused on wooden furniture, the studio's trajectory shifted toward lighting following Helena's exploration of ceramics through evening courses. The transition culminated in their first lighting collaboration, the Element Pendant, marking the studio's orientation toward integrated ceramic and wooden lighting.
Today, Studio Haran develops slip-cast ceramic and wooden lighting in-house, finishing and assembling each piece on their rural farm in Mylor, Cornwall. The studio engages with interior designers, architects, and direct clients, prioritising long-term relationships over single transactions.
© Studio HaranThe coastal inspiration, behind Sandscape.
The Cornish environment informs both design decisions and operational priorities. 'Cornwall is fundamental to how we work and what we make. The landscape, light, and creative community here continually influence our design decisions, from form and texture through to colour and atmosphere,' Joel Haran explained. Coastal tones and local light conditions are embedded in glaze development and surface treatment, while working outside major design hubs supports a slower pace of refinement, process development, and team investment.
Studio Haran's most recent collection, Sandscape, draws on tidal patterns observed along local beaches. The collection captures light interacting with sand ripples, translating ephemeral natural movements into sculptural, repeatable forms. The studio used 3D scanning to capture sand formations, enabling precision and reproducibility while retaining an organic, human quality. Helena Haran noted, 'Digital tools gave us precision and consistency, but they were always used in service of something organic. Water has shaped our landscape for thousands of years, and those scanned ripples became the foundation for forms that feel timeless rather than manufactured.'
© Studio HaranTrio of Towan Flushmount lights, on.
Hand-finishing remains integral to the Sandscape production process. Each light undergoes slip-casting, fettling, glazing, and firing with scientifically calibrated methods. 'Hand-finishing brings warmth and tactility, ensuring that no two pieces are identical. This balance between precision and human touch is where the work comes alive,' Joel Haran said. The approach supports a small, skilled team whose involvement spans both craft and production.
Sandscape aligns with the studio's sustainability strategy, which prioritises longevity over trend-led solutions. The collection uses ceramic and FSC-certified wood, processed to reduce waste, and designed for repair and adaptation. The product range, comprising pendants, wall lights, ceiling flush mounts, and multi-light installations, allows designers to layer forms, manipulate light, and respond to spatial requirements across residential and commercial settings.
© Studio HaranPorth pendant light.
The collection signals Studio Haran's focus on sculptural lighting that bridges digital modelling and traditional craft. 'We're increasingly interested in exploring organic forms that sit at the intersection of digital manufacturing and handcraft, pushing what's possible while remaining grounded in material understanding,' Helena Haran said. Upcoming projects include new sculptural pieces set to launch at Clerkenwell Design Week in May 2026, where Studio Haran will exhibit Sandscape alongside new designs in the House of Detention as part of the Light exhibition.
More information:
Studio Haran
Devichoys Farm, Perranarworthal
Truro TR3 7PD
+44 1872 857952
www.studioharan.co.uk
United Kingdom
