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Lee Gibson is a passionate designer living/working/studying in New York City. Lee grew up in New Zealand in a remote area called the King Country, moved to Wellington to study architecture and graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington in 2000. Since then Lee has practiced design and architecture across a broad range of projects at varying scales. Lee has also taught at multiple tertiary institutions, is partially through a Diploma in Post-Graduate Teaching and Learning, and is currently on academic leave from his position of Senior Lecturer at Victoria University to complete his MFA in Interior Design at Parsons Newschool of Design in New York City.
Self employed, freelancer, New York, NY, US, Designer
Working on a range of projects, including photography, graphic design & layout, 3D Visualization (computer modeling & rendering), exhibition design, interior designer, and fabricator/installer.
Working for a range of brands and companies from around the world.
Please visit http://leegibson.us for more information.
ESI Design, New York, NY, US, Physical Designer
Working as a designer (interior and product design) and visualizer within the physical design
department for ESI Design, one of the world’s foremost experience design firms and a pioneer
at creating interactive environments that inspire people to build strong relationships with exceptional
institutions.. Design and development of projects at all stages across a wide range
of scales.
Heineken Global, New York, NY, US, Experience Designer
Chosen as one of the Top 5 Emerging Designers in New York, and one of the Top 20 Emerging
Designers in the world to work with Heineken International to develop concepts for the Club
of the Future, to debut at the MIlan Furniture Fair in April 2012. Also developing a series of
site specific projects for locations worldwide from Singapore to New York, and currently Lead
Designer for Heineknen's Milan 2013 Pavillion.
The Metrics Design Group, Design Intern
I have been working as a Design Intern at The Metrics in New York City, assisting company founder and owner Elle Kunnos de Voss. During this period I have been able to work across a wide range of projects including; Interior Design and Installation, Branding/Identity, Lighting Design, Furniture Design and Fabrication, Animation, as well as many other exciting projects that are yet to be officially announced.
ToBe Footwear New Zealand, Shoe Designer
Product Designer at ToBe Footwear New Zealand, responsible for all parts of the design process, including product, graphics, marketing, photography, and manufacturing.
Boisbuchet Fellowship 2011, Award
Awarded the Boisbuchet Fellowship Award in collaboration with Parsons New School of Design, to travel to Boisbuchet in France to design, fabricate, and install an installation.
In collaboration with Domaine de Boisbuchet, MUJI Japan, Parsons New School of Design, and Vitra Design Museum.
Emerging Designer, New York City, 1st Place
Selected as one of the Top Emerging Designers in New York City for Interior Design. Selected to work along with a multi-disciplinary team from around the world to design a space dedicated to Heineken at the Milan Design Fair in 2012.
Best Design Awards, Honorable Mention
Awarded an honorable mention for the exhbition 'disPLAY:remembering a performance landscape' at the Michael Hirschfeld Gallery, Wellington City Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand, 2003.
New Zealand Institute of Architects Research Award, 1st Place
Awarded a prestigious NZIA Award for Research for the design of 'The Heart at PQ'30' - at the Prague Quadrennial 2003.
