Co-Founders, 8 Doors Pte Ltd

Daniel Lua & Jacob Soon

Elevating everyday spaces, one design-first door at a time. Daniel Lua and Jacob Soon are the co-founders of 8DOORS, a Singapore-based company reimagining the role of doors in modern interiors. What started as a bold idea quickly became a full-fledged business, one rooted in a shared belief that functional elements like doors can be both high-performing and design-forward.

With Daniel’s background in interior design and Jacob’s eye for minimalist integration, the duo set out to transform the market through sleek, durable products from aluminium concealed doors to innovative glass solutions. Their turning point came just two months in, when they took a massive leap of faith: opening a manufacturing facility with zero prior experience, going up against industry veterans. It was a steep learning curve, but that early risk became their competitive edge.

For Daniel, the future lies in smarter automation and global inspiration he leads the team to explore how design and function evolve across cultures. For Jacob, success is built on sincerity and integrity, values often overlooked in a fast-paced industry.

At the heart of 8DOORS is a simple idea: a door isn’t just a partition. It’s a design decision one that shapes how we live, work, and dream.