Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at Jolie Studio and former Soho House designer: "if we design by emotions then it really does stand the test of time because we're avoiding trends"
February 22, 2024
We chatted to Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE. Previously, Senior Interior Designer at the world-renowned hotel and private members' club, Soho House. Working on award winning projects, including The Ned in Doha and Soho House in Manchester whilst establishing the first Soho Works in UK and being part of the team to establish the concept in the US. Now leading the design team at JOLIE she delivers longevity to space design by paying special attention to the invisible aesthetic, creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences. After she joined Jolie in 2022 and built out their Manchester team and set up the London studio, JOLIE then went on to win Design Practice of the Year, Mixology North, award.
We chatted to Sarah Wakefield, Creative Director at JOLIE. Previously, Senior Interior Designer at the world-renowned hotel and private members' club, Soho House. Working on award winning projects, including The Ned in Doha and Soho House in Manchester whilst establishing the first Soho Works in UK and being part of the team to establish the concept in the US. Now leading the design team at JOLIE she delivers longevity to space design by paying special attention to the invisible aesthetic, creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences. After she joined Jolie in 2022 and built out their Manchester team and set up the London studio, JOLIE then went on to win Design Practice of the Year, Mixology North, award.