The team
The people behind Sofa Lounge.
A small, international team of creatives who've lived the experience of being a foreigner in China — and decided to do something about it.
GhanaSolomon Kofi Adjei Baiden
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofa Lounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofa Lounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofa Lounge — from brand to event design.
GhanaGad Odoi Alert
Motion Designer
Brings Sofa Lounge to life through motion — video, animation, and all things moving.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofa Lounge — from events to brand films.
GhanaSolomon Kofi Adjei Baiden
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofa Lounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofa Lounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofa Lounge — from brand to event design.
GhanaGad Odoi Alert
Motion Designer
Brings Sofa Lounge to life through motion — video, animation, and all things moving.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofa Lounge — from events to brand films.
GhanaSolomon Kofi Adjei Baiden
Founder & Creative Lead
Designer and community builder behind Sofa Lounge. Passionate about creative ecosystems and cross-cultural connection.
BulgariaAlexandra
Operations & Expansions Lead
Drives the operational backbone of Sofa Lounge and leads city expansion strategy across China.
MoroccoAzeddine
Art Director
Shapes the visual identity and creative direction of Sofa Lounge — from brand to event design.
GhanaGad Odoi Alert
Motion Designer
Brings Sofa Lounge to life through motion — video, animation, and all things moving.
ChinaLuke
Content Director
Shaoxing local and independent filmmaker. Directs content strategy and visual storytelling for Sofa Lounge — from events to brand films.
Our values
What drives us.
Community first
Every decision we make starts with the people. We build for the foreigners and creatives living this life — not around them.
Rooted in real experience
We've been foreigners in China. We know the gaps. That lived experience is the foundation everything else is built on.
Creative at heart
We believe creative people need more than job boards. They need spaces, stories, and people who push them further.
Want to contribute?
We're always open to collaborating with passionate creatives, community builders, and city leads across China.
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