About us

We believe creativity and community are crucial to a life well lived.

We collect and curate thoughtful, future-proof works, small-batch items and independently made goods, because we want more people to benefit from beautiful and meaningful design. 

But we’re also passionate about the stories behind the objects. By staying in dialogue with our makers, we seek to close the gap between process and purchase – and open up the conversation between customers and creators.

"Talking Things was born from a personal desire to gain more meaning from my spend. I know how much craft and care goes into great design, so I wanted to give these brands somewhere to tell their stories, while giving shoppers access to original designs with loads of style and real substance"

Alison Coggan, Founder

 

Staying true to our values

Always Curious
We’re interested in the big picture, fascinated by the finer detail and spellbound by a good story. We’re geeky about technique and passionate about process. We want to know how the products, brands and objects we love came to be, and understand the inspiration behind them.

Honestly expressed
We partner with like-minded brands and the authentically creative. We’re drawn to timeless designs that enhance our lives, not fleeting phases or throwaway fads. We’re proud to encourage lifestyle choices that are thoughtful, sustainable and responsible.

Community driven
We’re not here to be elitist. We aim to curate in a way that’s equal parts accessible and inspirational, because we believe everyone deserves to live with beautiful, functional design. We connect through creativity and create connections: everyone’s welcome at Talking Things.

Confidently agile
We’re naturally nimble and always open to new things. We partner with emerging and established brands: anyone who expresses their craft in interesting ways. We listen to the evolving needs of our audience, to curate the fabric of a lifestyle they can shape for themselves.

 

"We continue to partner with emerging and established brands that express their craft in new and interesting ways. We start in-depth conversations with our makers to uncover the ideas, processes and people behind the things we buy."

Alison Coggan, Founder