Samuel Wilkinson Studio is dedicated to creating distinctive objects through their design, employing innovative approaches in both form and function. With a deep understanding of materials and manufacturing, the studio aims to craft conscious objects that blend precision and craftsmanship with material efficiency to minimize their environmental impact.
Their work spans across various disciplines, from small consumer products to larger public realm projects. Wilkinson's studio has received recognition globally, including notable design awards: Design of the Year from the London Design Museum and the Black Pencil from the D&AD.
Samuel Wilkinson's work has been included in the permanent collections of esteemed museums such as the MoMA, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, and Design Museums in London and Helsinki.
Samuel Wilkinson’s commitment and enthusiasm to designing interesting objects and spaces is apparent in his work, always looking to add a fresh dynamic 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 interiorsto public realm.Samuel Wilkinson set up his industrial design studio in 2008. In that year he completed his largest work designing L’arbre de Flonville in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The work consists of a contemporary town square featuring a sculptural 16m metal tree surrounded by root benches that stitch through a red rubber floor. In 2011 Samuel’s design of the Plumen 001 light bulb and the hand blown glass lamps Vessel Series won international acclaim. Plumen 001 collected the grand prizes from the London Design Museum of ‘Design of the Year’ and ‘Product of the Year’, while also receiving the highly coveted ‘Black pencil’ from the D&AD. His designs have been published worldwide and are included in permanent collections of the MOMA, The Cooper-Hewitt collection, and The V&A.
Samuel Wilkinson graduated in furniture and related product design at Ravensbourne College of Art & Design in 2002. While at Ravensbourne Wilkinson won several design awards, including the RSA award and D&AD New Blood. He went straight into employment working for leading consultancies such as Tangerine, Fitch: London, PearsonLloyd, and Conran. During these years he worked on various award winning projects for leading clients such as British Airways, Audi, LG, Samsung, and Virgin Airways.
Awards
IF Design Award
Design Guild Mark
Good Design Award
Design Excellence award
Best Outdoor (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Mark
Best Table Lamp
Best Seating (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Award
Best Lighting Design junction
Best Stand Design / Design junction
Design of the Year (Sweden)
German Design Award
Design of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Product of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Black Pencil ‘D&AD’
Yellow Pencil ‘D&AD’
Eco Designer of the year
Index Award (Finalist)
Best British Design (Shortlist)
IF Design Award
Design Guild Mark
Good Design Award
Design Excellence award
Best Outdoor (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Mark
Best Table Lamp
Best Seating (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Award
Best Lighting Design junction
Best Stand Design / Design junction
Design of the Year (Sweden)
German Design Award
Design of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Product of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Black Pencil ‘D&AD’
Yellow Pencil ‘D&AD’
Eco Designer of the year
Index Award (Finalist)
Best British Design (Shortlist)
IF Design Award
Design Guild Mark
Good Design Award
Design Excellence award
Best Outdoor (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Mark
Best Table Lamp
Best Seating (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Award
Best Lighting Design junction
Best Stand Design / Design junction
Design of the Year (Sweden)
German Design Award
Design of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Product of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Black Pencil ‘D&AD’
Yellow Pencil ‘D&AD’
Eco Designer of the year
Index Award (Finalist)
Best British Design (Shortlist)
IF Design Award
Design Guild Mark
Good Design Award
Design Excellence award
Best Outdoor (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Mark
Best Table Lamp
Best Seating (Elle Decoration)
Design Guild Award
Best Lighting Design junction
Best Stand Design / Design junction
Design of the Year (Sweden)
German Design Award
Design of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Product of the Year ‘London Design Museum’
Black Pencil ‘D&AD’
Yellow Pencil ‘D&AD’
Eco Designer of the year
Index Award (Finalist)
Best British Design (Shortlist)
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