Adam Court

Adam Court, the Creative Director of OKHA since 2007, has profoundly transformed the landscape of African design. His visionary leadership has catapulted OKHA onto the global stage, with its forward-thinking collections gracing showrooms from Dubai to London, embodying the pinnacle of contemporary African artistry.

Imbued with an eclectic array of influences from his experiences in music, cinema, and fashion, Adam's designs transcend conventional furniture making. Each piece narrates a part of his life, subtly interweaving personal history into each design through sophisticated form, texture, and materiality.

Adam advocates for what he terms 'Slow Time' — a design ethos that prioritises contemplation and thoroughness over speed. This approach is characterised by a tactile, hands-on process, where initial sketches burst forth in raw, instinctive strokes, evolving into elegant, meaningful pieces.

His creations are a homage to the raw, unfiltered beauty of Africa, whose rugged and vibrant nature profoundly influences his choice of materials and designs. Adam eschews traditional symmetry, instead finding inspiration in the imperfect harmony of the natural world.

With a cosmopolitan background spanning creative industries in major cities like London, Paris, and Los Angeles, Adam's design philosophy remains deeply rooted in African authenticity. Under his stewardship, OKHA's furniture collections are expressions of identity and culture, meticulously crafted to engage and resonate.