About
Gareth Neal is a progressive and collaborative East London design and craft studio with quality making at the core. Established in 2006 Neal has since become internationally recognised at the forefront of British Furniture Design. His conceptually rigorous, environmentally conscious and beautifully crafted work has fostered collaborations with the likes of Zaha Hadid Architects, and his work is housed in the world’s leading museum of art and design, the Victoria and Albert Museum. “I think of myself as a hands-on designer who is fascinated by process, whether that be with traditional tools or the latest computer-controlled router. This, combined with my fascination for historical techniques and aesthetics produces ideas with a rich narrative and visual references for the audience to reflect upon. For me, good practice emanates from a depth of knowledge of my medium, and my ability to reconsider it for a contemporary audience.” Craft stretches beyond the learnt techniques; the work harmoniously unites traditional and digital techniques to create uniquely crafted pieces. It is a way of approaching objects with an understanding of the wider impact they create; where something is made, how and by whom. Before deciding to pursue a specific design there are many thought processes and things that should be considered.
