This week, host Jon Pertchik sits down with designer Peti Lau, founder of Peti Lau Designs in Los Angeles. Peti shares how a lifetime of exploration and creative discovery led her to interior design, and why no experience is ever wasted.
Born in Israel to Chinese-Vietnamese parents, Peti grew up expressing herself through music as an opera singer and pianist. After her father's passing when she was 17, she spent ten years traveling the world—living as an expat in Thailand for seven years—searching for herself and her creative voice. Design eventually found her, and she discovered that all those wandering years had been preparing her for something greater.
In this conversation, Peti opens up about her philosophy that design is about being thoughtful and considerate, and why she sees herself as a director helping clients write their own stories. Jon and Peti explore the importance of craftsmanship in an AI-driven world, her 2023 Rising Star award from her alma mater, and her dreams of designing a boutique hotel that celebrates the nuances that make experiences truly memorable.
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