Radhi Devlukia, a best-selling author and founder of beverage company Juni, has unveiled a new studio and office space in her Los Angeles home. The space was designed by Jess Cooney, who aimed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for Devlukia’s podcast, A Really Good Cry.
Cooney had never designed a podcast studio before, but was ready for the challenge. She took cues from spaces like fashion designer Bella Freud’s London apartment and Jean Cocteau’s Villa Santo Sospir in the Côte d’Azur. The resulting office has a cozy and intimate atmosphere, which Cooney describes as “womb-like” and feminine.
Cooney’s design moved away from typical podcast studio tropes, such as styled bookshelves and cluttered backgrounds. Instead, the office features a hanging art piece by Katie Burdon and a mix of old and new decorative elements, including vintage ceramics. This design approach gives the space a unique and personalized feel.
Devlukia’s favorite part of the space is the hanging art piece, which she says adds to the overall warmth and coziness of the office. When working, Devlukia likes to have the doors open, face the window, and listen to instrumental music. She finds this setup helps her stay focused and productive.
Devlukia’s work setup is flexible, and she often moves around the office to stay focused. She has a desk, swivel chairs, and a cozy rug, which allows her to work in different areas and settings. For meetings, the setup varies depending on the number of people, but the office is designed to feel casual and comfortable, making it an ideal space for collaboration and creativity.
The oldest items in the office are articles printed about Devlukia’s grandparents, who taught at schools in Africa in the 1970s. These articles are displayed on a canvas memory wall, which adds a personal touch to the space. Devlukia appreciates the sentimental value of these articles and the story they tell about her family’s history.
Devlukia has had many creative meetings in the new office, including a meeting where the whole rebrand of the podcast was ideated. She says the office has a calming and flowing environment that inspires creativity and productivity. The space has become an essential part of her work process, and she enjoys spending time there, surrounded by the things that inspire her.
