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Design Studio

Whakatu, Hawkes bay

David Trubridge is one of New Zealand’s most internationally recognisable designers. He is known for his kit set lighting and environmental activism. David Trubridge, the company, has evolved over the last 15 years. From David’s original studio-based practice, they now make everything in their New Zealand factory.

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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
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Ben Pearce

Head of Marketing
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Mat Stott

Operations Manager
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Marion Courtille

Lead Designer
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Rachel McCormack

Dispatch Manager
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Zak Shrubsall

Digital Marketing
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Paige Lockwood

Light Technician
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Olivia Karaitiana

Packaging Assistant
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Marie Drinkwater

Light Technician
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Ally Bryant

Office and Health and Safety Manager
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Andrew Robertson

Workshop Supervisor
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Isaac

CNC
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Sally

Production
Contact: Sally

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)