3 - D d e s i g n

BACKGROUND

Edward Prince

Born in Otley, England the North Yorkshire hometown of the worlds most famous furniture designer, Thomas Chippendale. Edward trained at Jakob Kramer College of Art Leeds, Rycotewood College of Fine Craftsmanship. Thame, Oxford and the University of West Midlands, Birmingham. Professional practice began working for corporate interior design consultants Business Design Group then as furniture designer for Coloroll home furnishing before establishing his own workshop and studio designing and making one off designer furniture and limited edition accessories.

Emigrating to New Zealand in 1994 Edward worked for New Zealand's largest furniture manufacturer Criterion Furniture. This was followed by design projects for various architects, interior designers, manufacturers and retailers before becoming a lecturer in furniture making and three-dimensional design at Unitec. During this period intense personal study culminated in receiving a Masters degree in Design Management, writing a thesis on how to develop holistic creative thinking skills for three dimensional design.

Edward has now taken this vast wealth of practical and creative skills to offer a unique service to commercial and residential clients. Designing and creating beautiful three dimensional objects either as one off "art" pieces or batch produced furnishings. Working in conjunction with an extensive network of artisans and producers. Ideas can be transformed into an interior accessory, a large scale interior design or ranges of mass produced furniture.

If you or your organisation require the creation of three dimensional objects and do not know where to find an business committed to the highest quality of design, detail, materials and construction. Then you can be confident that your search is over. Contact me to arrange a meeting and discuss your requirements.