Ini Archibong

Ini Archibong has rapidly accelerated to the forefront of his generation of designers. His work is characterised by a deep interest in master-craftsmanship and its intrinsic relationship to technology. Taking inspiration from the study of architecture, environmental and product design, as well as lifelong passions for mathematics, philosophy and world religions, Ini seeks to apply his vision and methods across a wide range of disciplines working with diverse clients across the globe, including such venerable brands as Hermès, Sé, Friedman Benda, Bernhardt Design, and Vacheron Constantin. 

The son of Nigerian immigrants to the United States, he was born and raised in Pasadena, California, where he graduated from the Art Center College of Design. After a period living and working in Singapore and traveling widely, he moved to Switzerland to pursue further studies in luxury design and craftsmanship and received a master’s degree from the prestigious École cantonale d'art de Lausanne (ECAL).

Throughout his career, Ini has received numerous top design industry awards, including the ICFF Studio Award, Best of NeoCon Silver, ICFF's American Student Designer of the Year Award, and the 2019 Elle Decor American Design Award. He also received the Best Design Medal at the 2021 London Design Biennale for his Pavilion of the African Diaspora. His work has also been displayed in V&A and Design Museum in London, Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan, Design Indaba in Cape Town, and Galerie Triode in Paris. Archibong currently lives and works in Neuchatel, Switzerland.