Hello! I’m Juliana, an Artist and Designer with an interdisciplinary background, spanning a decade across Experience Design, Digital Transformation, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and recently completed my MA Design at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

Growing up in the vibrant culinary capitals of Kuala Lumpur and London, in a family-owned restaurant, food became my way of life - connecting me to everything and everyone.

In 2021, life threw me a curveball. I lost my sense of smell and taste for two years.

Whilst searching for healing by reengaging with my other senses, I discovered the therapeutic world of clay. From the moment I touched it, I felt it healing me with its meditative power, reigniting my creative spirit and the simple, profound joy of working with my hands.

Inspired by this transformative journey and my deep connection with food and nature, my practice focuses on creating objects and experiences that playfully engage your senses, fostering a dialogue between sensory exploration and holistic wellbeing.

I invite you to pause, explore, and reconnect with yourself, your surroundings and the people you cherish, while finding joy in the journey.

Want to join me? Follow along on @julianalua_ for sneak peeks into future events, projects, and works in progress. If you’d like to chat, drop me a line at hello@julianalua.com - I'd love to connect with you!