Designer
Establishing his own studio in 2002 Alexander Taylor has developed furniture and lighting for some of Europe’s leading design manufacturers such as Zanotta, Established & Sons and ClassiCon as well as for producers such as Thorsten van Elten, E&Y and Hitch Mylius. Alexander has also worked on private commissions, most noticeably for Alexander McQueen. In 2004 The ‘Antlers’ coat hook won the Elle Decoration ‘Home Accessory of the Year’ Award. The following year saw Alexander winning Elle Decoration ‘Young Designer of the Year’ and ‘Best in Lighting’ for the family of ‘Fold’ lamps. Late 2006 it was announced that The Museum of Modern Art, New York acquired the ‘Fold’ lamp for the permanent collection along with the Chicago Institute of Design. Whilst the ‘Butterfly’ table for Zanotta received the Chicago Athenaeum Museum: Good Design Award. Alexander has produced new work for renowned and highly respected design gallery, David Gill Galleries, launching new work in 2010/11 Design Art Miami/Basel. Whilst continuing to work on exciting projects from his studio in London Alexander has been invited to run workshops and lecture both in UK and internationally within the world’s most respected design institutions. Alexander currently consults for the sports brand Adidas, working directly with the performance design division.
