Universal Design Studio announces the management acquisition of the Australian office

27.10.2011

Universal Design Studio is pleased to announce the management acquisition of the Australian office by Directors Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill. The Melbourne studio will be operating under a new name: DesignOffice. Both Mark and Damien worked as part of the core design team at Universal Design Studio in London between 2003 and 2007 realising projects for clients including Liberty of London and Canteen, and will continue to share the role of Joint Creative Directors at DesignOffice.

Universal Design Studio completes Mulberry Kensington Church Street offices

12.04.2011

British luxury brand Mulberry has combined its previous two London offices into one single location spread over 40,000 sq ft on Kensington Church Street. Mulberry worked with Universal Design Studio, who also created its 50 New Bond Street flagship store concept, to construct a space that suits the brand’s commitment to heritage and traditional craft, as well as its affinity for innovative design and a touch of English brand eclecticism. The end result is a homely space that encourages creativity and reflects Mulberry's playful British spirit, with charming touches.

Universal nominated for Brit Insurance Design of the Year award

17.01.2011

Universal Design Studio, along with Barber Osgerby, has been nominated for the Brit Insurance Design of the Year award. An exhibition of all the nominated work will take place at the Design Museum in London from 16 February 2011. The winner will be announced at a ceremony on 15 March 2011.

Universal wins FX Design Award

07.12.2010

Last week Universal Design Studio won the 'Best Retail Space' award for the H&M project at the FX Design Awards 2010. Brian (pictured) from the studio was presented with the award at the ceremony at Grosvenor House in London.

Mulberry New Bond Street store opens its doors

01.12.2010

On 1 December 2010 Mulberry moved their flagship store to 50 New Bond Street, London; a few doors down from its previous address. The new store design is the result of a two year collaboration with Universal Design Studio. Mulberry's Brand Director Georgia Fendley comments; ‘Rather than a pastiche of the craft used to create our products we have sought out the best of British craft for each material and function and let the quality and authenticity speak for itself. The teams have delivered an astounding result given the almost impossible brief we set – beautiful, totally Mulberry, authentic, responsible, flexible and innovative.'