“Objects we call ours are an extension of our self-image. It is hardwired into our human nature to seek out connections, whether with people, animals, or objects. Sometimes we settle for low-maintenance relationships with objects and pets because they will always be there for us to project our emotions onto. These relationships won't hold us accountable due to their unchanging nature and their qualities of security and comfort.”
This phenomenon is called 'Anthropomorphism' where we attribute human traits, emotions or intentions onto non-human entities. It is why we sometimes name our cars.
Lauren ‘ZENYA’ Pottinger, is a multidisciplinary designer here to create, inspire, learn and grow. She is here to push boundaries, bridge gaps and set trends. Through her BFA studies in Industrial Design at Savannah College of Art & Design, she is able to channel multiple creative disciplines as her knowledge, imagination and drive allow her to solve any problem or riddle with style and grace.
ZENYA’s craft is intuitive - influenced through her passion in establishing that inexplicable connection we all have to the inanimate objects around us. Her design language is heavily influenced by Art Deco & Nouveau, Memphis Design, Afrofuturism, the original Lee “Scratch” Perry, Grace Jones and designers like Philippe Starck and Ross Lovegrove.
Zenya is now completing her Masters in Arts degree in Creative Business Leadership.
May her constant exploration expand her genius.