Henrietta Thompson

Henrietta Thompson is a prolific design journalist, author and the founder of Earth, a marketplace that enables the renting, selling and buying of pre-owned design pieces. Harth’s mission is centred around bringing the circular economy to interiors.

Henrietta has more than fifteen years’ experience working at the heart of the design industry. She is the Editor-at-Large at Wallpaper* and writes for several other publications, including The Guardian, The Telegraph and Mr. Porter. Hentrietta is also an author and curator, and consults for brands globally. Some of Henrietta’s previous exhibitions include Everything Forever Now, an internationally touring exhibition of sustainable design for the British Council, several installations at the V&A, and an annual exhibition of Scandinavian design for the Royal Norwegian Embassy.

 Website: https://www.harth.space
Instagram: @missettie
Twitter: @henriettatweets

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A free day turning up unexpectedly in a busy week. Topped off with a drink in the sun with someone I love. 

What is your greatest extravagance?

Late night Net-a-Portering 

What is your current state of mind?

 Back-to-school new-pencil-case fresh, excited for the coming year... 

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Balance 

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Amazing 

Which talent would you most like to have?

Teleportation 

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

An iridescent unicorn of happiness 

Where would you most like to live?

London but I sometimes wish London was closer to the sea 

What do you most value in your friends?

Consideration and honesty 

What is it that you most dislike?

 Smartphone zombies - even though I know I'm often one of them 

What is your motto?

“The future isn't just something that happens. It's a brutal force, with a great sense of humor, that'll steamroll you if you're not watching."