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Joana Santos Barbosa

Born: 1981

Hometown: Porto

Based in: Porto

Created by Architect Joana Santos Barbosa in 2012, Insidherland is a Portuguese brand of author design inspired by the natural wonders and the excellence of art.

Joana explores influences from travels around the World to define her own Land as a place that transforms her unique vision into pieces of art. InsidherLand collections are designed as a dialog, being Beyond Memory deeply influenced by organic forms of nature and traditional cultures and Identity, molded by Art and Architectural forms.

Drawn with Joana’s signature and handcrafted by her team of Portuguese master craftsmen and jewelers, the impressive creations of furniture, lighting, upholstery and accessories have been highlighted as soulful designs that embody the expertise of traditional craft techniques with high quality finishes.

Joana soon saw her talent recognized, being considered as one of the Top 10 Contemporary Designers from Portugal. Earning her place in the international design scene, she was invited to exhibit at the XX Triennale International Exhibition in Milan and her work can be seen in the most prestigious design events in London, Paris and Milan.

Joana’s effortless sophisticated designs position her brand, InsidherLand, in strategic markets of high-end luxury decoration and her work is selected by architects, design studios and hotels around the world who seek for exclusive one of a kind pieces of art.

Design

Figueroa | bar stool

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 2,030

Design

Arches II | bar stool

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 2,220

Design

Palm | side table

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 3,632

Design

Metropolitan | table lamp

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Lighting

US$ 1,320

Design

Niemeyer II | march armchair

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 4,710

Design

Fernandine II | bouclé armchair

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 5,720

Design

Niemeyer II | bouclé swivel armchair

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 4,650

Design

Arches | velvet and brass dining chair

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 1,790

Design

Three Rocks Tables 'Set of 3' | black glass

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 8,250

Design

Three Rocks | marquetry high table

Joana Santos Barbosa, Portugal

Furniture

US$ 2,890

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More About Joana Santos Barbosa

Question Icon What inspires you?

My creations are influenced by nature, architecture, art and music, as my work process is very personal and reveals events that, at some point, crossed my journey. I draw memories to create what I have never seen which means that I work upon what my memory highlights, transforming it from my perspective.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

The creative process is intuitive and results from my experiences, my memories and places I treasure. The birth of a new design may result from a new image that crosses my eyes or an old memory that’s revisited after a long time. When a new idea shows up, it automatically materializes in the mind with its concept, form and function without a rational intervention on my behalf. Overall, I look at the creative process in design in much the same way as architecture, in the sense that there is form, function (the program in architecture), concept and emotion.

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Honesty, sensibility and art.

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

The concept is the foundation of my work and I design Pieces of Art with function.

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Whatever you believe, you become.

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I don’t specifically search for inspiration. I believe that it is just an open state of mind.

Collections Featuring Joana Santos Barbosa

13 Collections

Elegance of Woodwork

25 Artists, 33 Products

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Graphic Art Deco

22 Artists, 33 Products

Last updated: March 5, 2025

Minimalist Forms

28 Artists, 32 Products

Last updated: March 5, 2025

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Articles Featuring Joana Santos Barbosa

1 Article

Earthy Tones to Bring Warmth to Your Space

October 20, 2020

Credentials

Awards

A' Design Awards | Iron Design Award

2024

A' Design Awards | Gold Design Award

2022

International Design & Architecture Awards | Table Design

2022

Muse Design Awards | Gold Winner in Seating Design

2022

Global Excellence Awards | Portugal Furniture

2022

iLuxury Awards | Luxury Furniture

2021

iLuxury Awards | Luxury Lighting

2021

European Product Design | Honorable Mention in Home Design

2021

International Design & Architecture Awards | Chair Design

2021

Luxury Lifestyle Awards | The Best Luxury Furniture Portugal

2020

Exhibitions

Portugal Home Week

Portugal, 2022

Maison & Objet

France, 2019

Maison & Objet

France, 2018

Isaloni

Italy, 2017

Maison & Objet

France, 2017

Maison & Objet

France, 2016

Maison & Objet

France, 2015

Decorex

United Kingdom, 2015

100% Design

United Kingdom, 2013

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