Lisa King is a textile artist and print designer based between London and Bangkok, renowned for her bold, nature-inspired work that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities.
Born and raised in Bangkok, King was surrounded by her Indonesian mother’s vast collection of Southeast Asian and global textiles—an early influence that laid the foundation for her practice. She went on to study at Central Saint Martins, where she specialised in print design. Her early career include assisting creative director William Baker on Kylie Minogue’s styling and the production of her tours and personal wardrobe.
With over 15 years of experience, King has built an international career designing and supplying her distinctive printed collections to leading retailers, hotels, and institutions around the world, including Fortnum & Mason, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Harvey Nichols, and Club 21. Her commissioned print work spans fashion, interiors, hospitality, and performance, with clients such as Prada, Nike, The Savoy, Joyce Wang Studio, Studio Ashby, and Diane von Furstenberg.
King’s design language is rooted in process-driven experimentation—often using photography, ink, and drawing—as well as a deep respect for heritage and craftsmanship. In recent years, she has evolved her practice beyond seasonal fashion collections to encompass art direction, curation, and large-scale collaborations across retail, interiors, performance, and product design.
Her recent focus lies in batik, the ancient Indonesian wax-resist dyeing technique, inspired by her late mother’s antique textile archive. Through this work, King investigates lineage, inheritance, and cultural preservation, merging traditional methods with her signature graphic aesthetic. She is committed to supporting artisan communities and ensuring the sustainability of this historic craft through ongoing collaborations and education.
Her work has been featured in The Design Museum, London Craft Week, and London Design Festival, and has garnered press coverage in British Vogue, Design Week, and NOWNESS.
