When I launched the Vanilla Beige shop with a single original product (the Vanilla Beige Weekly Planner) and paired it with my favourite items from different brands I love, I didn’t know where it would take me. I felt honoured when other brands came out of the woodwork to see if I’d like to collaborate. One of these unique brands was left-handesign, founded by Radhika Mayani.
I am obsessed with anything stationery, and left-handesign has a beautiful range of personally designed items that I love and would find useful. From notebooks to pencils, gift tags, bags and wraps. They are all designed with and look so pretty while being produced sustainably.
When Radhika launched her brightly coloured reusable bamboo coffee cups, she reached out to see if I would be interested in offering them on my shop. You all know how much I love my coffee and finding ways to be sustainable about it is something that I have at the top of my mind. Find these now on the Vanilla Beige Shop.
Thank you, Radhika!
Tell us a little bit about yourself and left-handesign
As a founder and creative director, My journey of creativity is inspired by simple joys. This is left-handesign’s unique aesthetic. Having a degree in visual arts and a 14-year career in advertising and hospitality took me around the world. Singapore is home.
I believe that creativity is an imaginative world which can turn into reality through the form of a brand, product or service. The possibilities are limitless.
I personally design our collection as well as oversee the creative direction of the brand including product development, business strategy, and marketing.
How did you get started. How did it all begin?
After a long stint with a corporate career, I left with the intention to achieve an even more fulfilling goal and this led to the start of my creative journey. Creativity plays an important part of my life, from university to advertising agencies to hospitality and now product design. I like to keep in mind how we are contributing to nature. Therefore, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey – designing sustainable lifestyle products.
What do you believe in?
Consistency, quality, making good business relationships, right intent and giving back.
What is the favourite part of what you do?
My favourite part is working on an idea that is real, honest and connects with consumers.
Is there any advice you’d give to someone wanting to start their own business?
Please do not wait until you are ready, the right moment is now. Sounds cliché but so true. with a good idea and the right timing could lead to amazing things!!!
What do you do for fun?
Travel! I’m an explorer, travelling the world with my beloved husband, a die-hard foodie, and an eccentric interested in anything that captivates the soul.
Fave place to eat and what do you eat?
The Real Food and I love to eat dumpling soup.
left- is stocked at several retail locations and you can also find their shop online. We carry their MY CUP and plantable BĪJ Pencils in our shop.
For more information on lefthandesign:
Website: left-handesign.com
Instagram: @left_handesign
Facebook: thelefthandesign