Riad Shalaby founded Per Manus Studio to explore the relationship between sculpture, material, and light. Drawing from four decades of leadership across global enterprises and early-stage ventures, the studio develops sculptural lighting objects in hot glass, hardwood, and light for designers, architects, and collectors. Each work is lived with before it is released - grounding the studio’s approach in direct experience of light, atmosphere, and space.

Ross Delano has worked with hot glass for over two decades and has taught at the Corning Museum of Glass for ten years. He holds a master’s degree in design management from Pratt Institute and brings a combination of material expertise, design rigor, and production knowledge to the studio. His work bridges traditional hot-glass technique with contemporary design practice.

Trevor Carmody is a Finger Lakes–based craftsman specializing in fine woodworking and custom fabrication, with two decades of experience. His work is defined by structural clarity, precision, and durability. At Per Manus Studio, he develops wood components and fabrication strategies in dialogue with glass and light.

Rohan Tongya works at the intersection of design, structure, and digital practice, creating clear digital experiences for creative studios and design-led brands. At Per Manus Studio, he develops the website and digital platform as an extension of the physical work, ensuring the studio’s philosophy and process are communicated with clarity and restraint.