Designers

	Jonathan Tibbs Jonathan trained as an artist and cabinetmaker before setting up in business producing elegant furniture and lighting for the bespoke and batch production markets. His key interests in craftsmanship, sustainable materials and uncomplicated design are expressed through graceful products that fit seamlessly into contemporary and classic spaces alike.		Steuart Padwick Since training as a designer and cabinetmaker, Steuart has made furniture and other products for one off commissions as well as mass production. He is the founder of Designbar.com an information and advisory website for the design industry.
	Terence Conran Terence Conran is one of the world’s best known designers, restaurateurs and retailers. He is Chairman of Conran Holdings, the parent company of The Conran Shop and his design and architecture practice Conran & Partners.		Partridge & Walmsley Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley have collaborated on a variety of projects outdoors and in public spaces. Their work is in several collections including the V&A in London and Manchester Art Gallery.
	Russell Pinch Russell trained as a furniture and product designer. He is the founder of PINCH, a furniture, product and interior design company set up in 2004. He previously worked for the Conran group where he launched a homeware collection and co-founded The Nest, a multi-disciplinary brand design agency.		Thomas Heatherwick Thomas Heatherwick is recognised for his work in architecture, sculpture, product design and exhibition design. Recent projects include B of the Bang, the UK’s tallest sculpture, the Rolling Bridge at Paddington Basin and the East Beach Café in Littlehampton.
	Sean Sutcliffe Sean trained as a designer and furniture maker before joining Terence Conran in 1984 and starting the small studio workshop from which Benchmark has grown. Over twenty years, he has built up a respected team of craftsmen as well as one of Britain’s most technologically advanced furniture workshops.		Kay + Stemmer The designs of Sarah Kay and Andrea Stemmer evoke an understated luxury and simple, feminine elegance. Both trained cabinet makers, they have undertaken commissions for a number of retailers and designed furniture for a leading luxury hotel.
	After Hours The young and creative in-house design team, who as well as designing much of our contract work have designed pieces for Benchmark’s domestic furniture range. This has provided an opportunity to nurture talented new designers and undergraduate furniture designers on placement with us.