OUR STORY: from design studio to brand

Our journey began as a design studio — a space dedicated to creativity, research, and experimentation. Over time, we felt the need to develop a product line that directly reflected our vision.

This idea gave birth to our brand, SOWDEN, specializing in lifestyle objects, accessories, and furniture, with a strong focus on lighting.

Among our most well-known products are DUAL FUNCTIONALITY lamps, which can be used both as fixed lighting when connected to a power supply with a USB cable or as portable lamps using the Li-ion battery supplied.

We have collaborated with brands such as SCP, ZZZ, HAY, Uniqlo, and raawii, contributing with our vision to the development of solutions and products that reflect our identity.

Research & production

Our work is driven by continuous research into technologies and materials, with the goal of designing products that stand the test of time.

Unlike traditional industries, which follow a linear structure and divide labor into repetitive tasks, our model is built on dynamic networks of people and places, sometimes spanning great distances. This decentralized approach allows diverse skills and expertise to collaborate toward a common goal.

We embrace a vision that merges craftsmanship with digital precision, shaping a new generation of "industrial artisans". This fluid and dynamic connection between design, research, and production enables quick decision-making in a work environment that operates like a true community.

We recognize the complexity of sustainability and are committed to creating durable products that can be repaired when needed.

A team between Italy and China

The design phase of our work takes place in our Milano studio, where our designers develop ideas and refine every product detail. This process is closely connected to our collaboration with technical teams in China, with whom we maintain an ongoing dialogue throughout production.

Close to our studio, we also have a showroom in Milano: 44SPAZIO - SOWDEN (Corso di Porta Nuova 44, 20121 Milano). More than just a display space for our creations, it serves as a venue for events and exhibitions in collaboration with artists and designers.