Kwaku Boateng is a British furniture and lighting designer who proposes a distinct notion of cultural elegance infusing British and Westindian heritage and sophistication.
His creative journey is a tapestry woven from his expansive cultural encounters, gracefully embracing a plethora of perspectives.

A prevailing thread throughout his work is the masterful use of environmentally-conscious casting materials alongside an array of hard metals. This fusion harmonises seamlessly with his design ethos, a homage to the vibrant Caribbean culture of Trinidad. There, amidst his formative years, he immersed himself in the untamed natural surroundings of the twin island’s landscape and diverse heritage. The very essence of quintessentially British nuances interlaces gracefully with this narrative, a testament to his family's legacy and life's journey, forever intertwined with the pulse of London, where his enchanting tale in this world first began.

Erwan Louis's journey starts in the picturesque coastal town of Quimperle, France, to a Breton fisherman father and a Parisian painter mother. Growing up to the rhythm of the tides and the rich ancient Celtic culture of his homeland, embracing the rustic livelihood of fishermen and farmers, instilled in him a passion for tinkering, crafting, and creation. A cultural shift occurred when Erwan's family set sail for the country of fire and ice Iceland, from ancient Celtic customs and modest living to the rugged landscapes and ultra-modern architecture and the harmonious tranquillity of Icelandic society. Erwan found himself grappling with the duality of tradition and progress, igniting a fervent curiosity in him.

This cultural odyssey sculpted Erwan's spirit, creating within him the audacity and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Armed with a blend of artistic sensibility and engineering prowess, he ventured to the United Kingdom, known for its industrial heritage to further his education in industrial design engineering and business where he met Kwaku.

Upon graduation, Erwan joined one of the most esteemed Italian lighting design manufacturers as a lighting designer, where he refined his skills and defined his ethos of uncompromising design and the relentless pursuit of perfection excellence and meaning. This in-depth journey helped him reconnect with his cultural roots and develop his unique style which you see today.

Triqis’s story is one of evolution and exploration, a testament to the transformative power of cultural immersion, shift and contrasts and the pursuit of excellence.