Selected Works

garth roberts


After a series of pop-up studio projects in collaboration with universities in Milan, Berlin, and New York, he gained experience, as part of design teams in both North America and Europe.

His design operates in various fields of product design and creative direction. This work has included developing projects for clients such as CC-Tapis, Glas Italia, Kalmar Werkstätten, Mabeo Furniture, Serralunga, Zanotta, the LRRH_ Art Project, and others in a wide range of venues from high-end furniture to contemporary art.

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Biography / CV

garth roberts
Berlin, Germany 

_ email
garthglobal@gmail.com

_ phone
+49 160 92523328







PROFILE
Canadian-born, Berlin-based designer with global experience in Milan and New York. Founder of garth™ studio (2010). Recognized for multidisciplinary projects in product, creative direction, brand identity, and spatial design.


CORE EXPERTISE
    _ Product Design (furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories)

    _ Production Oversight & Quality Control
       (International manufacturing collaborations)

    _ Creative Direction & Brand Identity (Mabeo, LRRH_, Kalmar)

    _ Environment & Spatial Design

    _ Conceptual & Research Projects


EDUCATION
   _ Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
      Carleton University, Ottawa


AWARDS

   _ German Design Award 2018 – After Party Rug (CC Tapis)

   _ German Design Award 2018 – Juju Side Table (Serralunga)

   _ Restaurant & Bar Product Design Award 2018 – Juju

   _ Wallpaper* Design Award 2018 – After Party Rug



PUBLICATIONS / PRESS
    _ The Guardian, Wallpaper, Azure, Toronto Life


EXHIBITIONS
    _ Knots & Knits – Fiskars Biennale, 2022

    _ Spot Light One – Ace Hotel Brooklyn, 2022

    _ Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven 2021


REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO

(References and extended portfolio available upon request)














KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Design Director — garth™ studio (2010–present)

    _ Founded studio delivering product, brand,
       and spatial design project

    _ Led award-winning product collaborations with
       leading European manufacturers.

    _ Directed creative identity for brands including
       Mabeo Furniture and LRRH_.


Creative Director — Kalmar Lighting (2015–2018)

    _ Oversaw design and production of key lighting collections
       (Hase, Billy, Kilo, Krinoline, Spinne).

    _ Coordinated European production teams, ensuring quality
       and consistency.

    _ Balanced design leadership with technical and manufacturing
       requirements.


Creative Director — Mabeo  Furniture (2012–2016)
    _ Oversaw design and production of key collections and
        designer collaborations.

    _ Coordinated overseas in-house production, ensuring
        quality and consistency.

    _ Balanced design leadership with technical and
      manufacturing requirements.


Collaborations
    _ Worked with Studios Jeffrey Bernett and Patricia Urquiola
       as studio team member on various international projects.

    _ Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration with manufacturer
       and design teams.