About Us
Gibson Karlo is an award winning design studio based in Sydney, Australia. Founded by Industrial Designers Sarah Gibson and Nicholas Karlovasitis their work is often characterised through their material explorations and sense of personality. Striking a balance between considered minimalism and a subconscious character their work has proven to be commercially successful whilst retaining a design integrity that makes it feel special.
Along with their furniture they have worked with fashion brands, universities, medical researchers, foundations and government organisations. They are dedicated to working collaboratively with brands and promoting Australian design worldwide through DesignByThem which they founded in 2006.
Recent highlights include having their work “End Cycle” acquired by the Museum of Applied Arts and Science (Sydney/Australia), being selected to work with the Howard Buffett Foundation and Mass Architecture in Rwanda and their recent retrospective titled “The Form That Follows” at Design Tasmania.
Their products can be found all over the world and their in-depth understanding of design, manufacturing and product commercialisation through their 15+ years of managing DesignByThem provides them with a unique perspective and level of experience.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
2021 Designers Australia Award | USE Category Winner: DL Range by Dion Lee & Gibson Karlo
2021 Dezeen Awards | Seating Design: August Lounges
2020 Good Design Gold Award Winner: Product Design Furniture and Lighting: Fenster Seating Collection
2019 Good Design Award Winner | Product Design Furniture and Lighting: Confetti Collection
2019 INDE Awards | Design Studio | DesignByThem - Shortlist
2019 Dezeen Awards | Furniture Design: Confetti Collection – Longlist
2018 Good Design Award Winner: Product Design Furniture and Lighting: Cabin Lounges
2018 Dezeen Awards: Furniture Design: Cabin Lounges – Longlist
ACQUISITIONS
2020 End Cycle - Museum of Applied Arts and Science, Sydney, Australia.
2009 Weblight - Museum of Applied Arts and Science, Sydney, Australia.
EXHIBITIONS
2020 Sydney Design Week | Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences: Hybrid Commission: Objects for Future Homes.
2019 Design Tasmania | DesignByThem x Dion Lee: The Form That Follows – Tasmania, Australia.
2019 Milan Design Week | DesignByThem Celebrates 12 Years of Australian Design + Dion Lee x Gibson Karlo Collaboration – Milan, Italy.