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KĀDNS

Hometown: Shanghai & Huzhou

Based in: United States

KĀDNS began in 2022 as a passion project of two industrial designers, Echo Zhan and Viola Yingqiu Huang.
Working full-time in the tech industry, where productivity and speed are always praised and chased, the two designers found themselves yearning for something more aligned with their personal values. They discovered lighting to be the perfect medium - one that could be both a thoughtfully designed object and a form of artistic expression. Through lights, they set out to help people craft meaningful spaces and lifestyles.

KĀDNS is a purpose-driven decorative lighting brand.
We design each light with the mission of resonating with people emotionally and enhancing their well-being —whether by fostering calm during moments of distress, inspire social activities that lead to meaningful connections, or shaping focused environments free from distractions.
By blending emotion and illumination, we help shape spaces that inspire comfort, connection, and purpose.

 



More About KĀDNS

Question IconDescribe your creative process.

Experimentation is a driving force in our creative process, we aim to find the most appealing lighting effects we want to achieve first, and then find the best material, form and structure to deliver that lighting effect.

Question IconWhat are 3 words that best describe your work?

Peaceful, Ethereal, Emotional

Question IconWho are some artists that have influenced your work?

Ingo Maurer, James Turrell, Sabine Marcelis


Credentials

Education

Art Center College of Design

United States of America, 2017

Awards

NYCxDesign Award: Emerging Designer Finalist

2024

The LIT Lighting Design Awards Winner

2024

Wanted Design Launch Pad: Best in Lighting

2021

Exhibitions

Salone Del Mobile: Salone Satellite

Italy, 2024

ICFF

United States of America, 2024