Madina Akavova is a design entrepreneur and founder of UNEVEN - a collectible furniture brand rooted in bold aesthetics, artistic influence, and business precision. Originally from Western Siberia and now based in Madrid, she brings a strategic, global approach to the world of independent design. Her work challenges conventional paths in the industry by blending creative vision with sharp entrepreneurship, building a brand that dares to stand out.

In this episode, we talk about Madina’s start in the furniture design industry, how she moved from Russia to Spain, the challenges of launching her own furniture company, how furniture design works, why she loves asymmetry and how she incorporates it into her pieces, what parts of the world she travels to for inspiration, how she balances comfort with function, and how she wants to expand the UNEVEN brand.

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Follow UNEVEN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uneven.objects/

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