The young and Talented Panya Femi Martin’s journey into the world of interior design is as vibrant and diverse as her own mixed heritage. Born to an Indian mother and an African American father, Panya Femi Martin’s unique background has profoundly influenced her approach to design, blending a rich taste of cultural elements into her work.

In the heart of Chicago, a city defined by its soaring architecture and kaleidoscopic skyline, glass takes on a special significance. It reflects and refracts the city’s energy, playing with light and shadow in ways that captivate residents and visitors alike. For Aria Shay James-Maguire, a celebrated glass artist who lives and works in Chicago, the city’s dynamic interplay of steel, glass, and urban vitality serves as both a backdrop and an inspiration.