Paul Taylor

Role: Lead Design & Strategic Direction Intent: Reinstating meaning, fusing past & present. A fluted body serves to evoke an heirloom quality while delivering cool touch for safety & comfort. Playful modernity via its asymmetric open technical handle combines to create a unique character, shifting it from kitchen appliance, to an elevated & enduring role within its environment & rituals of contemporary living.

Profilo was created to answer the brief for a distinctive cost efficient premium tap suite. While projecting a unique brand signature its solid DNA also suits brass extrusion manufacture, a process of low capital cost & minimal finishing. The Tri design is a dynamic evolution of the traditional ‘cross with a large grip surface & easy clean advantages. ‘Bloc aims to juxtapose the stereotype with a rectilinear low profile format and features alternative mounting flexibility via running the handles in different orientations.

Outerspace Design 2003: Role: Lead Design and Strategy A contemporary remake of the market leading entrance door locking system. This new design dna set out to create a unique & timeless aesthetic introducing mainstream buyers to the emerging architectural integrated handle trend while harmonising with new simplified door designs. The product quickly established and has maintained itself as market leader culminating in competitors introducing their own near clone versions.