Esther launched Curiousa & Curiousa (now re-branded to just CURIOUSA) a year after graduating in 2010, and was overwhelmed, after earning the Elle Decoration Design Award, when her jewel-like lighting designs were an overnight success. Since that pivotal moment Esther has never looked back.

“I was really keen to keep to my ethos of quality British made lighting and never weakened to offers to have my free-blown shades manufactured abroad using moulds. I wanted to keep the authenticity of my products using hand crafted materials such as wood, ceramic, and traditionally woven tassels – all to make each light completely unique and a one off.