The word "Prismera" comes from a combination of prism* and chimera*. This company was created so that I could carve a place for myself in the world. A place to design, to dream, and to do good. The motivating force that was behind the formation of Prismera Design may have been a bit grand but simply put, this girl just wants to create beautiful things.

The work that I create is traditionally influenced but crafted in a modern style. My design philosophy is based on versatility, comfort, and sustainability. I'm most often influenced by the natural world, the Craft Revolution, ancient ornamental and decorative arts and Art Nouveau.

Thank you for viewing my work and for supporting independent design.

Laura Su graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration and returned to New York, where she was born and raised. In 2006, she created Prismera Design as a brand to represent her designs and style sensibilities. These creations have been featured in Daily Candy, Lucky, and Glamour as well as international publications such as ELLE Quebec and Australia's Wedding Style Guide. Laura has also designed exclusive work for Anthropologie, EXPRESS, and Maurice's.

prism

Etymology: Late Latin prismat-, prisma, from Greek, literally, anything sawn, from priein to saw.

4 : a medium that distorts, slants, or colors whatever is viewed through it

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chimera

Etymology: Latin chimaera, from Greek chimaira she-goat, chimera; akin to Old Norse gymbr yearling ewe, Greek cheimōn winter — more at hibernate

2 : an illusion or fabrication of the mind; especially : an unrealizable dream (a fancy, a chimera in my brain, troubles me in my prayer — John Donne)