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With one question printed on each card and using only a pen to answer, here are his responses.
We’ve partnered with Winsor & Newton to bring you interviews with top designers from around the globe. Each designer was given a 0.8 WN Fineliner to sketch answers to a variety of questions.
In this edition of Design Dialogues, we spoke with John Tree, a London-based designer whose work blends industrial precision with a refined sensitivity to material and form. Using only a pen, here are his responses.
With a background that includes roles at Sony and Jasper Morrison’s studio, Tree established his own practice in 2016. His designs span furniture, lighting, and electronics, and are defined by a pared-back approach that strips objects to their essentials, enhancing usability and longevity. His studio has collaborated with brands such as HAY, Muuto, Naught One, Resident, and VG&P. Notable projects include the Apex lamp collection for HAY, the Earnest table for Muuto, and the Morse table system for Naught One. His work has earned recognition from the iF Design Award, Red Dot, and Japan’s Good Design Award, and is held in the permanent collection at MoMA. Beyond practice, Tree also contributes to education as a visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art and external assessor at ECAL.
