“It’s very easy to get seduced by some nice little sketch, but the image of a product is often the final part of the process.” If you start this too early, you might miss an opportunity to discover something new”.
After completing a Master’s Degree at the Royal College of Art, Wallace spent more than a decade gaining experience working with companies in the UK, Europe, China and the United States. In 1996, Wallace established Tim Wallace Design, and since then he has developed a strong international client list and a range of products unprecedented in their success. His designs are produced throughout the world and include award-winning products such as Abak Environments for Herman Miller.
Working with many different cultures has been the catalyst for Wallace’s love of exploring, which has served him well as a designer. Wallace believes that “new solutions are rarely obvious, but if you have a good grasp of what’s involved, you significantly increase your chances of solving the problem well. To do that you must look at the problem from perspectives other than your own.”
