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Barber Osgerby

They met at the Royal College of Art in London and began working together in 1996. The close and productive team of Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby already has a portfolio of work which ranges from product design to furniture to interiors. In 1998 they’re break came when Giulio Cappellini commissioned them to design a number of pieces for the following year. A collaboration which continues unaltered up until today.

How would you define your personal design style?
We have always liked to design objects with linear forms and we still believe in that today. It is possible to create beautiful shapes working with two dimensional elements. This is the starting point, then we work on the technical side and add a bit of humour.

What are the characteristics of Brit design?
British designers have had to confront the shortage of companies and as a result a lack of competent producers who are able to refine projects which are technically complex. They have had to do it on their own, so their designs had to be simpler.

Are there any advantages for Brits compared to Italians?
We have more chance of working from very young. We come out of college and we are already operative. In other countries with more tradition and a strong market from the point of view of design, such as Italy for example, you have to be older to be accepted as a designer.
Hula stool, Cappellini, 2001
Hula stool, Cappellini, 2001
Trousers hanger, Levi Strauss, 2000
Trousers hanger, Levi Strauss, 2000
The Cross, Dornbracht 2001
The Cross, Dornbracht 2001
Shell table, Cappellini 2001
Shell table, Cappellini 2001
Loop desk, Cappellini 1999
Loop desk, Cappellini 1999
Screen 1, Cappellini 2002
Screen 1, Cappellini 2002

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