Eileen Leaning Wall Shelf

Louis A. Lara is an award-winning product designer and consultant with over four decades of experience creating visually compelling, innovative, and market-ready solutions. Recognized for the unique sculptural quality he brings to his work, Louis has been designing projects for both international and domestic manufacturers, as well as individual commissions, since 1986.

​His extensive portfolio spans residential and contract furniture, seating, lighting, housewares, rugs, graphic and package design, and a wide range of general product development. His designs have been licensed worldwide, featured in dozens of major motion pictures and television programs, and are included in the permanent collections of design museums around the globe. They have been published extensively in design and trade publications, as well as the world’s most respected design anthologies. Louis offers full-service product design, development and consulting—from initial concept and 3D modeling to working prototypes and production-ready solutions. His deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, cost control, engineering requirements, and market trends allows him to deliver practical, elegant, and innovative solutions tailored to each client’s unique goals.