Sophie Lou Jacobsen is a French-American designer based in New York City, who focuses on creating simple objects imbued with poetry to enhance the user experience. Using glass as a medium, she explores the interaction between object and user. Her items are made in various parts of the world, including China, India, and New York, with a high degree of quality control and attention to detail. The raw materials used are produced in China, and by going straight to the source, they are able to achieve an honest balance between cost and environmental impact.