Benjamin Hubert (designer)

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Benjamin Hubert in 2015

Benjamin Hubert (born 11 March 1984) is a British industrial designer and founder of LAYER, a London-based design agency known for its work in industrial design. His studio has collaborated with global brands across technology, furniture, mobility, and consumer goods.[1] Hubert studied Industrial Design and Technology at Loughborough University, graduating in 2006.[2]

Career

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Hubert established Benjamin Hubert Ltd. in 2010, which was rebranded as LAYER in 2015.[3] LAYER was described by Wallpaper as a "transition from eponymous designer brand to a larger entity, with a wider scope and reach".[4] LAYER has collaborated with brands such as Airbus, Bang & Olufsen, Braun, Fritz Hansen,[5][6] Samsung,[7] and Vitra[8] on projects including furniture, consumer electronics,[9] wearables,[10][11] homewares, transport,[12] and public art installations.[13] Hubert's design practice has a focus on sustainable solutions.[14] In 2025, Hubert hosted 101010, an exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of LAYER at 10 Corso Como during Milan Design Week, presenting a collection of prototypes addressing contemporary global challenges.[15][16][17]

Projects

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Hubert has led the development of numerous projects at both Benjamin Hubert Ltd. and LAYER including:

Juliet Chair for Poltrona Frau (2012) – Hubert won a competition to design a chair to celebrate the centenary of Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau.[18]

Change Box for Maggie's (2015) – A new charity collection box for cancer charity Maggie's.[19]

GO wheelchair for Nike (2016) – A custom-fit 3D-printed mobility device developed with Nike and Materialise. The wheelchair won a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award.[20]

Foil for Braun (2016) – An installation in the Tapestry Room of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in collaboration with German brand Braun during London Design Festival.[21][22]

Tape for Moroso (2018) – A modular sofa for Italian brand Moroso that launched at Milan's Salone del Mobile in April 2018.[23]

Airbus Move (2019) – A lightweight airline seating concept designed for greater efficiency and sustainability.[24][25]

Strand for Muuto (2019) – A collection of lighting made using a cocoon polymer material sprayed over a steel frame.[26]

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance (2020) – A smart speaker integrating advanced technology with minimalist aesthetics.[27] In 2021, Hubert collaborated with Bang & Olufsen on a second speaker, Beosound Emerge.[28]

Viture One for Viture (2022) – A wearable XR device that allows users to stream media and games discreetly anywhere, creating a 120-inch virtual screen.[29][30]

Ledger Stax (2023) – A cryptocurrency wallet designed by Hubert and iPhone co-creator Tony Fadell.[31]

Earth Rated rebrand (2023) – A complete rebranding project for Earth Rated, including branding, packaging, and a collection of dog toys.[32]

Concept View for Deutsche Telekom (2024) – A concept for a holographic home hub featuring a 3D AI-driven assistant for digital interactions.[33]

Publications

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Awards

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Hubert has received multiple international design awards, including the iF Product Design Award,[36][37] Red Dot Design Award,[38][39] and the Fast Company Innovation by Design Award.[40]

References

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