I have always believed in doing less but better. It is not laziness, it is conservation of time, energy and space. That belief became the starting point for Studio Huske.
As an architect I learned to see systems everywhere. At home I began to notice the same inefficiencies, the endless tidying and the small frustrations that filled the hours. After becoming a parent those inefficiencies multiplied. Every surface became a workspace, a play space, a dining space. Every corner carried the weight of daily life. I wanted less friction. I wanted calm.
Design for me is never decoration. It is response. It is the practice of noticing a problem and finding a gentler way through it. Studio Huske grew from that instinct, to create simple, durable, tactile pieces that make home life smoother rather than busier.
Making space for real life
During the pandemic our home became everything, office, classroom, playground, refuge. With two toddlers and a floor that never seemed to stay clean I began designing a surface that could shift with us. A mat that was beautiful enough to live with and strong enough to live on. That became the first Huske product.
What started as a personal solution slowly evolved into a collection. Each design was shaped by the same thought, how can one object do more, last longer and feel better in daily use. The answer was material.
Studio Huske mats support open ended play, sensory exploration and independent activity. They are robust, waterproof and wipeable, yet soft under hand. They sit quietly in a room but are ready for the mess and energy of real family life.
If you would like to see the full material story, including certifications, factory standards and packing partners, you can read Sustainability and safety at Studio Huske .
Material integrity
Our production takes place in Korea in collaboration with a specialist manufacturer whose standards align with our own. Every batch is small and every surface is tested. The silicone leather that we use folds, wipes and endures while remaining soft and tactile.
The textile holds both the Korea Eco Label and OEKO TEX Standard one hundred, product class one. The factory operates with an ISO quality management system and the mats are packed in Switzerland by Zueriwerk, a foundation that supports the social and economic participation of people with disabilities. These are the partners that help keep the product honest.
For a detailed breakdown of these standards, what they cover and how we think about logistics and circularity, you can visit our Sustainability and safety page.
Design principles
Living and working in Switzerland has influenced everything I value about quality and restraint. Good design here is not about luxury, it is about clarity, transparency and responsibility. Buy well, buy once. That philosophy sits quietly in everything we make.
At its core Studio Huske is about systems that support life, not objects that add to it.
Each Huske piece is guided by three principles that act as both filter and foundation.
- As simple as possible and no simpler.
- Minimal impact with high performance, made to disappear when not needed, to work hard when it is.
- Joy through texture and colour, sensory, quiet and timeless.
Where design meets daily life
I am originally from Ireland and now live in Switzerland, raising my children between both cultures, one full of stories and the other built on precision. Huske sits somewhere in between, emotional but disciplined, practical yet soft. It is design for people who care how things feel as much as how they look.
If you have ever stood in a room scattered with toys and thought that there must be a simpler way, then you already understand the reason this brand exists.