Ven Lai approaches design with a user-centered sensibility and is distinguished by a thoughtful yet unfussy approach. She selects projects that bring accessible and beautiful design to elevate everyday life. Experienced in product design and CMF, Ven has developed brand strategies which look ahead to future innovations in materiality and sustainability. Her delivered work has wide reach, through brands including Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and Gap, Inc.

Seeking more balance in creative endeavors, Ven founded Toussaint Studio in 2017, focused on unhurried floral and botanical design. She experiments to celebrate floral design through ordinary flowers, foraged botanicals, and found objects. The studio designs serve clients ranging from private gatherings, corporate events, to community engagement workshops.