CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT

Every object, every space begins with a story — a thought that grows quietly before taking shape. In our Designer Focus, we step into the minds of emerging creators whose work bridges concept and craft. Through their visions, we explore how design can hold, nurture, and challenge the way we live.

A young woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, wearing a beige textured blazer and a pearl necklace, standing against a plain brown background.
  • Mila Yongqi Liang is an interior designer currently working at Ethan Allen, where she contributes to residential and commercial projects blending functionality with refined aesthetics. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), she focuses on the tactile and emotional dimensions of space — how materials, light, and form can evoke care and memory. Her independent work often explores personal narratives, creating environments that feel both intimate and quietly transformative.