Samuel Wilkinson’s commitment and enthusiasm to designing interesting objects and spaces is apparent in his work, always looking to add a fresh approach in either form or function. His deep understanding of materials and manufacturing helps the studio push the boundaries in achieving a high level of detail and craftsmanship in their output. Their work diversifies across various disciplines from consumer products to interiors to public realm.

Samuel’s work has been published worldwide and has won numerous awards including two of the highest honours in design, Design of the Year from the London Design museum and the Black pencil from the D&AD. His work is features in permanent collections of some the most regarded museums including the MoMA, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago and Design Museum’s in London and Helsinki.

Bio

Samuel Wilkinson graduated in furniture and related product design at Ravensboure College of Art & Design. While at Ravensbourne Wilkinson won several design awards, including the RSA award and D&AD New Blood.

He went straight into employment, working for consultancies such as Tangerine, Fitch:London, PearsonLloyd, and Conran. Throughout these years, he worked on various award-winning projects for clients including British Airways, Audi, LG, Samsung, and Virgin Airways. Following his tenure at these leading companies, he established his eponymous studio in 2010.

Awards

iF Design award                                                          2023

Design Guild Mark                                                      2023

Good Design Award                                                    2022

Design Excellence award                                            2022

Best Outdoor seating (Elle Decoration)                     2021

Design Guild Mark                                                       2021

Best Table lamp                                                           2021

Best Seating (Elle Decoration)                                    2020

Design Guild Mark                                                       2019

Best Lighting Design junction                                     2017

Best Stand Design / Design junction                          2015

Design of the Year (Sweden)                                       2014

German Design Award                                                2014

Design Of the Year ‘London Design Museum’            2011

Product Of the Year ‘London Design Museum’          2011

Black Pencil ‘D&AD’                                                     2011

Yellow Pencil ‘D&AD’                                                    2011

Eco Designer of the Year                                             2011

Index Award (Finalist)                                                  2011

Best British Design (Shortlist)                                      2010