Edward Barber (Shrewsbury, 1969) and Jay Osgerby (Oxford, 1969) founded Barber & Osgerby in East London in 1996 after meeting at the Royal College of Art, where they both studied architecture.

Experimentation, innovation and continuous research into color and materials are the central features of Barber & Osgerby’s work, resulting in products that integrate industrial processes and the world of fine arts. They are considered among the key figures of the new generation of British designers, ready to take over the design heritage of Jasper Morrison and Tom Dixon.

As a result of their architectural training, their design objects enter into close relationship with their surrounding context, through openings or structures that create space around and through the object itself. Barber & Osgerby’s work is characterized by human interaction. For several years, they have focused on sustainability, creating objects that last both aesthetically and functionally. They work only with manufacturers who use recycled materials and insist that their products be recyclable and durable.