2026
Daddy-Long Legs
Carnivorous Lamp
Los Angeles design studio Studio Serpentine introduces Cabinet of Curiosities, its debut conceptual furniture consisting of three pieces. It features a slender side table, floral-inspired pendant, and an abstracted slithering vase, the collection has a surreal essence and creature-like quality made from bronze, brass, and glass. Created to spark imagination, these pieces invite people to assemble their own contemporary cabinet of curiosities, filled with objects of personal fascination. The series will have a limited production and are made-to-order.
The collection has a surreal essence with a splash of absurdness and creature-like forms Frankensteined together to come alive. They all have elements of soft and sharpness designed to remind you of their presence. Run into the table corner, and it will take a bite. The collection uses metals of warm color undertones. Glass brings a balance of softness and fragility to counterbalance the more masculine and stiff metal. Every element is sculpted and brings a sense of craftsmanship and thoughtfulness. All pieces were created via the lost-wax-casting process. Photography by Ye Rin Mok. Florals by Renko.
2026
San Francisco, CA
Interior Design
Creating contrast while mixing cold and warm materials. The project’s inspriation was creating a nook for everything. The style merges modern minimalism with traditional, intricate craftsmanship, focusing intensely on material juxtaposition and detailing. Characterized by layered surfaces, and precise joints, and playing with materials and surfaces.
2025
Ground-up Construction
Architecture + Interior Design
the design features a large skylight that creates a specific mood when inside. stirs up the imagination and excitement.
2026
Renovation
Interior Design
A renovation for a new family. Bring joy into their life with their new born and within their home design was very important. Making the home feels full of joy and color was in on the top of the list. Working with the existing home and bring more influences of arts and crafts style and leaning more into the folk was the design emphasis.
2026
Custom Made-to -Order Pieces
Furniture and Object Design
Photography taken from the Cabinet of Curiosities Release Party. Hosted by Plant Provisions. Music by Shaheri.
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2022
Material, Fabrication, and Cost
AWAF Fellowship
A prototype to practice affordable off-site construction techniques. Melissa was awarded the 2022 AWAF Fellowship Grant to fund this project.
Tests
1. color
2. texture
3. cantilevers
4. manufacturing
5. timeline
6. costs