Barber Osgerby, Projects: Enjoy a closer look at two of the world's greatest designers

From their very first foray into furniture production with the Loop Table (1996) to the London Olympic Torch (2012) and the Bellhop Lamp commission of 2017, this timely and compelling survey sheds light on the fascinating inner workings of two of the world’s greatest designers.

Collaborators for over twenty years, Barber and Osgerby have applied their renowned research-led approach to everything from industrial design, furniture and lighting to site-specific installations, limited editions and public commissions. After graduating together from the Royal College of Art, they founded their eponymous studio in 1996 and have since established partnerships with some of the world’s leading manufacturers and institutions, including B&B Italia, BMW, Flos, Hermès, Knoll, Sony and Vitra, among many others.

Drawing from the entire spectrum of their practice, Barber Osgerby, Projects captures a 360-degree view of the duo’s approach, their appreciation for and understanding of manufacturing processes as well as their distinctive use of shape and movement.

Clothbound and screen-printed with an illustration of Barber and Osgerby’s celebrated Vitra Tip Ton chair, the book itself is a striking, tactile object that will appeal to anyone with a keen eye for contemporary design.

Barber Osgerby, Projects offers unprecedented insight into the acclaimed designers’ dynamic world of creativity and enterprise. With its distinctive blend of stunning imagery and stimulating texts, this rich and vibrant monograph is a must-have for design aficionados and admirers of Barber and Osgerby’s spectacular portfolio. Available via Phaidon.