Design Dialogues • Arielle Assouline-Lichten • S2 E1
We’ve partnered with Winsor & Newton to bring you interviews with top designers from around the globe. Each designer was given a 0.8 WN Fineliner to sketch answers to a variety of questions.
Kicking off the series is Arielle Assouline-Lichten—a designer, architect, and artist, as well as the founder of Slash Objects, a New York-based design studio specialising in products and furniture. Using only a pen, here are her responses.
@arielleassoulinelichten is a multidisciplinary designer, architect, and founder of Slash Objects, a New York and Paris-based design studio known for transforming recycled materials like waste marble and discarded tyres into minimalist, sustainable designs. A Harvard-educated architect with a background in critical theory from NYU, Arielle’s work explores the tension between the natural and man-made, combining thoughtful design with environmental consciousness. Her designs have earned global recognition, including installations for Thompson Hotels and honours like the American Design Honours. Through
@slashobjects , she challenges material waste and promotes longevity, creating enduring, repairable pieces that inspire a deeper connection to the material world.
Keep an eye out bi-weekly for more sketches…
