A painter, designer, colourist and pattern-maker, Lisa Todd grew up in South Africa, which provided the perfect tropical canvas to inspire her vibrant decorative style. 

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Her 20 year interior design career came to an abrupt end in 2003 following an accident resulting in cervical dystonia, a chronic, painful neuromuscular condition which serverely restricts movement in the neck. Within the restrictions of her condition Lisa began to paint, re-engaging with her love of colour and pattern.

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The Ubuntu collection is a colourful celebration of two cultures expressed through abstract patterns translated into contemporary items for home and fashion. Lisa grew up being surrounded by the vibrant colours and culture in South Africa which has instilled a life long mission to give voice to, and champion, artisans in the craft community in South Africa. For this collection, Lisa researched the history and purpose of

Zulu beadwork which has led to a collaboration with a team of master beaders and wire workers in South Africa who have translated Lisa's paintings into joyful objects and artworks, giving each piece a narrative and story to be celebrated. These bead works have also been translated into digital print designs and are used across homeware products.​

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This work supports  traditional craft skills and fair employment conditions for people in South African townships.

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Lisa's recent exhibitions include a large-scale textile installation in the cathedral for the Wells Art Contemporary (2024); selected works exhibited with the ING Discerning Eye & also Women in Art exhibitions at the Mall Galleries, London (2024). Lisa also completed a major installation of works for the new Dyson Cancer Centre at Bath Royal United Hospital in 2024.

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Awards include: Living Etc Tableware Collection of the Year 2021, European Product Design Award 2018, Elle Decoration Print and Pattern Designer of the Year 2017; Lisa was nominated for the prestigious Women of the Year Awards in 2020.Lisa is also a Fellow of The Royal Society of the Arts. 

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