BARBER & Jay OSGERBY Edward

Edward BARBER & Jay OSGERBY

  • Nationality

    English

  • Distinguishing features

    EDIDA DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2014. Barber & Osgerby apply a multi-disciplinary approach to industrial design, architecture, and art with their diverse body of work spanning furniture, lighting and site-specific installations as well as limited edition pieces and public commissions.

  • website

    www.barberosgerby.com

Biography

Internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby founded their eponymous studio in 1996 after graduating from the Royal College of Art in London.In 2012 they were commissioned for the London Olympic Torch, and have also done previous projects for the Royal Mint. They are currently working with leading global manufacturers including Knoll, Vitra, B&B Italia, Cappellini, Venini, and Flos. Their work is held in permanent museum collections around the world including the V&A and Design Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and the Art Insti­tute of Chicago. In 2001 Barber & Osgerby established the architecture and interior design practice Universal Design Studio, and in 2012 they founded Map, specialising in research and strategy-led design. In 2007 they were awarded Royal Designers for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts and in 2013 the designers were each awarded an OBE for their services to the design industry.

Edida products awards

Axor One
Axor One Photography: Frederico CEDRONE Styling: Elisa OSSINO Studio

Axor One

  • Bathroom
  • 2016
  • AXOR-HANSGROHE
Mews
Mews © Press picture

Mews

  • Floor covering
  • 2014
  • MUTINA