At Enso Design Lab, we believe that the quietest moments often hold the most meaning.
Pause Stories is our space to notice them — through rituals, textures, and the calm clarity of everyday life.

Today we’re sharing a conversation with Jessica, an interior designer and architect based in Dubai.
Her world is built with intention: clean lines, tactile beauty, and the quiet confidence of someone who chooses calm over noise.

This isn’t a typical interview. It’s a pause.
A glimpse into how someone lives — gently, attentively, and in her own rhythm.

 

1. What do you enjoy doing when you’re alone?
Walking around and browsing. I go into fashion stores, look at cuts, materials, and styles. It gives me ideas for interiors — the way color, form, and contrast work in fashion inspires how I design spaces.

2. Is there a moment in your day you never skip?
My son’s night routine. Bath & bed. It’s the most consistent part of my day and keeps me grounded.

3. What do you do when no one’s watching?
Face masks, hair treatments and music up. I sing, loud. It helps me let go.

4. How do you actually rest?
Hot shower, pajamas on, lights off. I lie in bed and scroll — interiors, fashion, anything visual.

5. What do you always keep close — at home, in your bag, on your shelf?
My phone, body lotion, and my iPad. I sketch ideas whenever they come — color palettes, moodboards.

6. Do you have a favorite mug? Tell us about it.
Yes — from Yayoi Kusama in Tokyo. I love it because it represents Japanese design: minimal but powerful.

7. What’s something you did slowly — and it felt right?
Some of my more creative projects. The ones where I pushed boundaries, tried something different. Taking my time made all the difference.

8. What do you find yourself rewatching, rereading, or replaying?
Kelly Wearstler’s interiors. Her interviews. And my old sketchbooks — they remind me how far I’ve come.

9. Where do you feel at ease — not because it’s beautiful, but because it’s calm?
My grandmother’s house. I used to sit on her balcony or lie on her bed. That space felt familiar, warm, and quiet with no effort. Just home.

10. Do you have a ritual that doesn’t “optimize” anything — but you still need it?
Writing my to-do list every morning by hand. It helps me start the day with clarity.

And one last question — to close gently:
What would you say to someone who’s always rushing?
Take a breath. Good work needs space, not speed.