Born in 1966, the industrial designer Sebastian Bergne led a nomadic childhood. Traveling widely from the Middle East to Asia and the Mediterranean, his family life exposed him to an array of different cultures. Today, as a designer of international and critical acclaim, Bergne continues to transcend borders working internationally with renowned manufacturers, organizations and galleries on a range of projects primarily in food orientated design, consumer products, objects and furniture.Characterised more by an approach than a formal signature, Bergne’s work is innovative but familiar, finding the extraordinary in the humble with wit and deft precision. It is work that is devoted to detail and the expression of truth.
After graduating with distinction from the Royal College of Art (London), he established his London studio in 1990 and a second in Bologna (Italy) between 2000 and2007. In this time, Sebastian Bergne has worked with a wide variety of clients from around the world including Authentics, DeBeers, Driade, Epson, Sassoon, Tefal, and MUJI.
His work has been widely published, exhibited and included in permanent collections including those of the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Design Museum (London) and honoured with numerous international design awards.Sebastian Bergne continues to contribute to graduate and postgraduate design education in respected instituitions worldwide, including his alma maters the Central School of Art and Design (London) and the Royal College of Art where he is currently visiting professor.
After graduating with distinction from the Royal College of Art (London), he established his London studio in 1990 and a second in Bologna (Italy) between 2000 and
His work has been widely published, exhibited and included in permanent collections including those of the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Design Museum (London) and honoured with numerous international design awards.Sebastian Bergne continues to contribute to graduate and postgraduate design education in respected instituitions worldwide, including his alma maters the Central School of Art and Design (London) and the Royal College of Art where he is currently visiting professor.
Sebastian says ..
GAIA&GINO is certainly one of the most fascinating companies operating in the world of design objects today. It is a real pleasure to work with such an energetic and productive team. Moreover, their Turkish origin puts them in a very interesting place culturally and gives them access to a rich and varied palette of materials and technologies. Having spent a lot of time in the eastern Mediterranean and the middle east as a child, it is a particular pleasure to be working in a culture that is close to my heart.
Sebastian Bergne
