Kim Mupangilaï

Kim Mupangilaï is a Belgian-Congolese, New York-based Interior Architect and Designer. Inspired by her own heritage and roots, Kim’s work reflects the merging of cultures. The designer aims to bring a unique perspective and insight that encourages fresh discourse within the design world and beyond. She received her Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and her Master’s in Interior Architecture at the LUCA School of Arts/KU Leuven in Belgium. Mupangilaï has contributed her expertise to numerous interior projects before turning her focus to her inaugural furniture series. She exhibited her debut piece at Design Miami 2022 and presented a solo show with Superhouse in 2023. Her exceptional talent and innovative approach have garnered widespread recognition, including a nomination and selection as an Honoree for the AD100 List Middle East & Africa 2024. She has participated in group presentations with Club Rhubarb and in 2024 she will showcase her work in exhibitions at Schloss Hollenegg for Design and in R & Comapany’s Objects USA. Her accomplishments have been highlighted on the cover of Milk Decoration and Sabato magazines, as well as in publications such as Architectural Digest, Artnet, De Morgen, Dezeen, Financial Times, Galerie, Interior Design, Sight Unseen, Surface, and The New York Times.