Our Story

Products to Inspire

LIOE Design start in 2014 with the Kickstarter success of the Aero Ti Titanium Chopsticks. We were known as Eighty Eight Industry, we decided to rebrand our company to LIOE Design (The "E" is silent, so it should be pronounced "lee-oh") to refocus on our designer and founder, John Lioe.

Every product has a story. A reason why a product looks the way it does from function and practicality to aesthetics. All our products are designed with the belief that everyday goods can be extraordinary. We strive to ensure the user is getting the most unique experience and to create a everyday item in a re-imagined way.

blackandwhite port.jpg — Meet the Designer

“As an industrial designer I want to show everyday products don’t have to look the way they do. It’s possible to have products take on different shapes and new experiences. I don’t want to limited to the conventional “how the way things are suppose to look and feel”. Lots of people have told me my designs look different and I take that as a compliment every time. Being different is what we strive to be.”
John Lioe is a industrial designer from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. John attended University of Washington and received his BA in Fine Arts. He attended Academy of Art University for his MFA in Industrial Design.
Skills: Gentleman, Designer, Nunchucks, Shuriken, Gunslinger, Basketball, Retired Voltron Lion Pilot, Ninja, GI Joe, Power Ranger, Batman, 007

Jia photo.jpg — Meet the Co-Founder

“I started my career at Nordstrom where I developed a passion for customer service. Making sure our customers have a great experience with LIOE Design and understand the importance of unique products is my top priority.”
Jia Yu Lioe attended University of Washington and received her BA in Business Administration.
When Jia is not at the design studio, you can find her at the yoga studio or getting in a run. She spends her free time with Cardi B and loves to find dog friendly adventures to take her best friend.