Hills & West was founded by Aisha Hillary-Morgan as a multidisciplinary design practice exploring the intersection of interiors, objects, fashion and cultural storytelling.
Drawing from backgrounds across design, strategy and brand experience, the studio creates emotionally resonant spaces and limited-run pieces shaped through atmosphere, materiality and identity.
Based in Singapore and working across Australia and beyond.
Clear thinking, thoughtful decisions, no excess.
An instinct for texture, proportion, and how materials live together.
Considered execution from first idea to final detail.
We create spaces and campaigns shaped with intention and ease.
Aisha is a creative director and interior designer with a deep interest in materiality, spatial behaviour and narrative.
Founded in 2014, Hills & West began as a product design studio and evolved into interiors and creative direction, driven by clarity, craft and thoughtful intention.
Based in Singapore, Aisha works with clients across Australia and beyond to shape spaces that feel expressive and enduring.
Our values guide how we think, design and make decisions. They shape our strategic approach and ensure every project is grounded in clarity, craft and human experience.
Clarity over excess
We approach design strategically, identifying what matters, what does not and where focus will have the greatest impact.
Material intelligence
Materials are chosen with intention, considering texture, proportion, performance and how they age over time.
Human-led design
We design with sensitivity to behaviour, mood and connection, creating spaces that feel intuitive, grounded and lived in.
Care in making
From concept through delivery, we work with respect for craft, detail and the integrity of the final outcome.
Hills & West began in 2014 from a simple belief: good design should feel purposeful, tactile, and true to its context.
What started with handcrafted collections made locally grew into a broader practice. Along the way, we learned that how something is made, the hands that shape it, the materials chosen and how it sits in light and life matters as much as why it exists.
Making objects with intention led naturally to shaping spaces with intention. The studio expanded into interiors and creative direction, guided by the same principles of material intelligence, spatial awareness and an understanding of how people live and connect.
We continue to believe in craft, in the quiet power of well-made things and in designing spaces that hold meaning over time.
Why Hills & West?
The name Hills & West brings together my nickname, Hills, and the strong influence of my Western European upbringing.
It also reflects a belief that balance matters, that two perspectives are often stronger than one.
If you are wondering where Aisha comes from, the name means life. It was inspired by Stevie Wonder’s song Isn’t She Lovely, a favourite in my family home, and a reminder to embrace curiosity, creativity and the art of living.
HANDCRAFTED, LOCALLY PRODUCED
Our early collections were designed as staple pieces for busy lives. Thoughtfully made, locally produced, and guided by functionality and longevity, each collection carried its own story while sharing a commitment to quality, craft, and everyday ease.
The collections include:
Morgan Collection
Our first collection, named after my husband’s surname, featuring backpacks, clutches, folios, and accessories designed to bring ease and polish to work life.
Everyday Collection
Timeless, transeasonal bags designed to support daily routines with simplicity and style.
Traveller Collection
Inspired by weekend escapes and local exploration, including the weekender and toiletry bags.
Chevron Collection
Developed during a four-month residency in Italy, inspired by architectural forms and historical motifs, translated into sculptural handbags and accessories.
Lunar Collection
A reflection on the moon’s changing forms, expressed through versatile silhouettes that balance softness and strength.
Gentleman’s Essentials
A refined capsule for men, including backpacks, messengers, duffles, and small leather goods crafted in premium materials.
Surry Collection
Created during pandemic restrictions as an ode to our neighbourhood, designed to adapt to changing rhythms and bring moments of lightness during uncertain times.
A-Tote For All
A sustainability-led capsule crafted from apple leather, designed to reduce waste while offering versatility through modular forms.
Hills & West Signature Collection – Baguette
A refined expression of form and function, designed to hold more than expected, with subtle H and W detailing as a quiet signature.
While Hills & West has since evolved into interiors and creative direction, these collections continue to inform how we think about design. They shaped our belief in material intelligence, longevity, and creating work that feels considered, useful, and quietly expressive.
No two bags are exactly the same
Each piece carries the mark of handcraft, designed to age beautifully over time.
Rather than producing endlessly, we focus on considered designs made in refined palettes of ink black, navy, whiskey, grey and cowhide, finished with subtle hardware details.
Our Styled By You service allows for personalisation.
Every piece is engineered for ease, with thoughtful pockets, compartments and proportions that hold more than expected while remaining visually compact. Designed to work individually or as a cohesive set.
Defined by formal simplicity and understated detail, our pieces are what we call modernist classic. Designed to transcend seasons, occasions and outfits.
Less, but better
We believe in simplifying rather than accumulating. Thoughtful design replaces excess, favouring pieces that are versatile, durable and made to last. Every item is designed to earn its place through function, form and longevity.
Versatility
Our pieces are designed to move with you, from morning to night, season to season. Adaptable silhouettes, considered proportions and restrained palettes allow each piece to be worn, styled and reinterpreted over time.
Attainable luxury
Luxury does not need to be inaccessible. Through smart design, local craftsmanship and a direct-to-consumer approach, we focus on quality and longevity while keeping pricing considered and fair.
Quality and craftsmanship
We take an artisanal approach, working with skilled makers and premium materials chosen for performance and longevity. Each piece reflects traditional techniques, careful construction and respect for the making process.
Made locally
Our collections are handcrafted locally, supporting skilled artisans and maintaining close relationships with the people who make our pieces.
Giving back
We believe in contributing beyond our own work. Through ongoing fundraising and the donation of a portion of profits, Hills & West supports initiatives that help children access education and opportunity.
In 2014, Hills & West was born out of a desire to craft luxe, timeless and versatile lifestyle accessories, while supporting local artisans and creating a platform for giving back.
Today, that same ethos extends to interiors and product design, where we curate and create spaces and objects that are artful, multifunctional and enduring — each telling a unique story.
From bespoke lifestyle accessories to thoughtfully designed interiors, we bring beauty, purpose and connection into every creation.
