In print
May 25, 2022
4 minutes
Text Leanne Moore
Photography
Babiche Martens
Living in the city, Auckland-based designer Emma Hayes is in her element. Her commute to work is a few steps downstairs to her studio, where she designs painterly collections of wall coverings and textiles that are sold around the world. Inspiration for her designs, however, comes from an utterly different perspective. When it comes to firing up her imagination, Emma turns to the great outdoors. “Spending time in nature fuels me creatively. The colours I use in my designs are directly linked to the landscapes I see around me,” she says.
Like many New Zealanders, living overseas gave Emma a renewed
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