IAIN THORP

Iain is a furniture designer, strategist, and creative leader with 35 years of experience shaping products, environments, and workplace experiences for leading organizations including Haworth, Steelcase, and IDEO.

His career has focused on understanding how people work, collaborate, learn, and connect—and translating those insights into meaningful products, spaces, and design strategies. From workplace furniture and architectural systems to emerging technology experiences, he has worked at the intersection of human-centered design, research, innovation, and manufacturing.

At IDEO, he served as liaison to Steelcase's Advanced Concepts Research and Development group and led multidisciplinary explorations into the future of work, technology, and human-centered environments. He later went on to serve in the Steelcase Design Studio to continue developing concepts imagined at IDEO.

Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects ranging from custom furniture systems for Google and workplace innovation initiatives for LinkedIn to digital collaboration environments developed in partnership with Obscura Digital and other global organizations.

At Haworth, he helped shape the company's workplace vision, contributed to the development of the Haworth Collection, led strategic relationships with internationally recognized designers and brands, and supported the evolution of Haworth's global design identity. His work included product development, workplace research, showroom design, design leadership, client engagement, and collaboration with leading architects, designers, and manufacturers around the world.

Today, through Studio Iain + Juliana, he and his wife Juliana seek to partner with manufacturers and organizations to create furniture, architectural products, and environments that bring together thoughtful design, business strategy, and a deep understanding of human needs.

They believe the best design begins with listening and a deep desire to serve—understanding people, uncovering opportunities, and creating solutions that serve both users and the organizations that support them.

JULIANA THORP

Working as a Furniture Designer my focus is on research, design development, and user-centered product experiences.  Drawing on my knowledge of workplace furniture, residential interiors, and the operational side of design practice, I bring a holistic perspective that balances user needs, design intent, and practical implementation.

“Become simple and good.”  ~ Saint Porphyrios