Design Studio

Design Studio
Whakatu, Hawkes bay
Artistry
From nature a thread of artistry if woven into a body of work from David Trubridge
Ideation
From eyes and pencils ideas birth from synapses into real life
Design
Artistry dances with the laws of physics to settle to the possible
Our Team
We work internationally on commission work, public art and licensed designs. Our business is comprised of two distinct yet congruous areas: production which manufactures the stock lights & furniture, and the design studio.
Driven by a strong environmentally conscious philosophy we work developing ideas and artistic design pieces for an international client base.

David Trubridge
Design Director
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John Dinsdale
General Manager
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Josh Lynch
Business Development Manager
Contact Josh

Mat Stott
Operations Manager
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Ally Bryant
Office and Health and Safety Manager
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Rachel McCormack
Dispatch Manager
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Marion Courtille
Lead Designer
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Zak Shrubsall
Marketing Team Leader
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Andrew Robertson
Workshop Supervisor
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Paige Lockwood
Light Technician
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Marie Drinkwater
Light Technician
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Sally
Production
Contact: Sally

Isaac
CNC Operator
Contact: Isaac
Awards & Recognition
2019
Best Awards (Baskets of Light, Bronze)
Order of Merit ONZM (Queens Honours, David)
Best Awards (Steens Honey 27+, Gold)
2018
Best Awards (Maru, Gold)
Darc Awards (Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights)
2017
Best Awards (Kina Ottoman, Silver)
2016
Hawke's Bay Export Awards (Most sustainable company)
Hawke's Bay Export Awards (Supreme Exporter)
Best Awards (Navicula, Gold)
2014
Best Awards (Belle and Beau, Bronze)
Design Luminary Australia (David Trubridge)
2013
Dwell on Design Awards (Lighting Category Winner)
2011
Best Awards (Dream Space Dome, Bronze)
2010
Best Awards (Wing, Silver)
Good Design Awards
2007
John Britten Award (David Trubridge)
Best Awards (Bronze)
Red Dot Award (Snowflake & Nīkau)
Design for Asia Award (Kina)