Designer
LIGHTING | MATERIAL Innovation
From embracing craft in the digital age, Rollo Bryant specialises in working techniques that merge
freehand sculpting with computational software. Focused on projects that create positive environmental change, while promoting the idea that even with this new challenge, design can still be as
appealing and versatile, if not more so.
With a distinct focus on material and lighting innovation, Rollo’s goal is to create works that change perception, invite intrigue and raise poignant topical discussion. His fascination with naturally formed organic structures has lead to an aesthetic identity of similar character and taste.
Optimistic about design intervention as a means to address ecological neglect, Rollo’s most recent project ‘Urban Stem’, attempts to bring this conversation into the spotlight, by imagining a future where we are brought closer to the biosphere. Highlighting a number of key problems with the ways we light our cities, the project explores ideas to mitigate our impact and prioritise an alternate agenda for urban design.
With a distinct focus on material and lighting innovation, Rollo’s goal is to create works that change perception, invite intrigue and raise poignant topical discussion. His fascination with naturally formed organic structures has lead to an aesthetic identity of similar character and taste.
Optimistic about design intervention as a means to address ecological neglect, Rollo’s most recent project ‘Urban Stem’, attempts to bring this conversation into the spotlight, by imagining a future where we are brought closer to the biosphere. Highlighting a number of key problems with the ways we light our cities, the project explores ideas to mitigate our impact and prioritise an alternate agenda for urban design.
CV
Experience
ROTTERDAM
Zaagmolenstraat 127A
3036 HH
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Zaagmolenstraat 127A
3036 HH
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Studio Rollo De Courcy
Freelance Designer | 08/07/20 - Current
TOP Commissions;
04/21 | BE | Colossus
Project: Batch collection of carbon benches
11/20 | NL | Studio Ortamiklos
Project: Clothing rack for Kiko Kostadinov's 'Interviews by the river'
02/20 | UK | Sketch Restaurant
Project: Fur reception desk & Paper pulp bathroom side tables
Freelance Designer | 08/07/20 - Current
TOP Commissions;
04/21 | BE | Colossus
Project: Batch collection of carbon benches
11/20 | NL | Studio Ortamiklos
Project: Clothing rack for Kiko Kostadinov's 'Interviews by the river'
02/20 | UK | Sketch Restaurant
Project: Fur reception desk & Paper pulp bathroom side tables
ROTTERDAM
Lloydkade 659,
3024 WZ
Rotterdam
Lloydkade 659,
3024 WZ
Rotterdam
Studio WM
Freelance Designer | 11/05/21 - Current
Project Roles;
Design | Set design for Hermes window display
Production | Elements of Hermes window display
Freelance Designer | 11/05/21 - Current
Project Roles;
Design | Set design for Hermes window display
Production | Elements of Hermes window display
LONDON
35 Folgate St,
London, E1 6BX,
United Kingdom
35 Folgate St,
London, E1 6BX,
United Kingdom
Matter Of Stuff
Designer Intern | 20/09/19 - 30/03/20
Project Roles;
Design | Furniture collection for Sketch [ London Restaurant ]
Graphics | Branded merchandise
Admin | Updating & reorganising gallery website
Designer Intern | 20/09/19 - 30/03/20
Project Roles;
Design | Furniture collection for Sketch [ London Restaurant ]
Graphics | Branded merchandise
Admin | Updating & reorganising gallery website
BRISTOL
35a Colston Ave,
Bristol, BS1 4TT,
United Kingdom
35a Colston Ave,
Bristol, BS1 4TT,
United Kingdom
Green Chameleon
Web Design Intern | 03/08/18 - 25/09/18
Project Roles;
Graphics | Digital presentation of the board game ‘Pucket’
Admin | Image archiving
Web Design Intern | 03/08/18 - 25/09/18
Project Roles;
Graphics | Digital presentation of the board game ‘Pucket’
Admin | Image archiving
Exhibitions
ROTTERDAM
Zaagmolenstraat 127A
3036 HH
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Zaagmolenstraat 127A
3036 HH
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Studio Rollo De Courcy
Freelance Designer | 08/07/20 - Current
TOP Exhibitions;
05/21 | IT | Venice Design Biennial
Project: Volex Stem
04/21 | ES | Side Gallery Barcelona
Project: Oozy Stem
03/21 | ES | Casavells | ‘Starting From Zero’
Project: Della | Zorah Stem
03/21 | DE | Gr_und
Project: Synergy Salt Lamps
11/20 | NL | Kazerne | ‘Impromptu’
Project: Urban Stem
10/20 | NL | Dutch Design Week | Virtual
Project: Urban Stem
Freelance Designer | 08/07/20 - Current
TOP Exhibitions;
05/21 | IT | Venice Design Biennial
Project: Volex Stem
04/21 | ES | Side Gallery Barcelona
Project: Oozy Stem
03/21 | ES | Casavells | ‘Starting From Zero’
Project: Della | Zorah Stem
03/21 | DE | Gr_und
Project: Synergy Salt Lamps
11/20 | NL | Kazerne | ‘Impromptu’
Project: Urban Stem
10/20 | NL | Dutch Design Week | Virtual
Project: Urban Stem
Education
EINDHOVEN
Emmasingel 14,
5611 AZ, Eindhoven,
Netherlands
Emmasingel 14,
5611 AZ, Eindhoven,
Netherlands
Design Academy Eindhoven
BA Design | Graduated 01/09/20
Department: Public Private ~ Conceptualising environments and experiences that challenge physical and emotional perspectives
Department: Leisure ~ Designing products and experiences for recreational life; for the purpose of social engagement and entertainment.
Minor: Lost & Found ~ Exploring an alternative archival research approach, leaning typography design and experimenting with installation artwork
BA Design | Graduated 01/09/20
Department: Public Private ~ Conceptualising environments and experiences that challenge physical and emotional perspectives
Department: Leisure ~ Designing products and experiences for recreational life; for the purpose of social engagement and entertainment.
Minor: Lost & Found ~ Exploring an alternative archival research approach, leaning typography design and experimenting with installation artwork
BLANDFORD
Blandford Forum
DT11 0PX,
United Kingdom
Blandford Forum
DT11 0PX,
United Kingdom
Bryanston School
GCSE | AS-Level | A-Level | 2010 - 2015
Graduation (A-level Results):
Design and Technology (A*) Art (A*) History (B) English (B)
Awards:
All-Round Scholarship ~ Design & Technology, Art, Theatre, Academic
Art Prize ~ Granted annual Christopher Arnold Prize
during graduation ceremony
GCSE | AS-Level | A-Level | 2010 - 2015
Graduation (A-level Results):
Design and Technology (A*) Art (A*) History (B) English (B)
Awards:
All-Round Scholarship ~ Design & Technology, Art, Theatre, Academic
Art Prize ~ Granted annual Christopher Arnold Prize
during graduation ceremony
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