branca.lisboa

Branca-Lisboa is a new product and accessory label for the home that was inspired by the magic light of Lisbon city. Each piece is the result of an experimental approach to the materials and production methods, uniting Portuguese craftsmanship traditions with contemporary aesthetics in an interesting blend of woods, metals and textiles. The line aims to reignite the era when products were developed with patience, expertise and integrity.

Marco Sousa Santos, the man behind the label, is a Lisbon based designer who has been working across several fields of design and design management. As a designer, Marco Sousa Santos is firmly rooted amongst a generation of designers who have built a strong international reputation for contemporary Portuguese design. His projects and products have been displayed and exhibited in institutions of reference, such as the V&A in London, MOMA Store in New York, the Triennale of Milan and the Salon du Meuble in Paris, featured alongside some of the world’s most prestigious designers. Marco Sousa Santos is also Professor of Industrial Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon. He locates his studio in the Portuguese capital and from here, he works with many Portuguese producers with whom he has established dynamic partnerships for his new-born BRANCA label