1967 – 2020
With her distinctive fusion of minimalist refinement and structural precision, interdisciplinary British designer Miranda Watkins, created unique, innovative designs for contemporary spaces. Entirely adaptable across space and scale, her designs comfortably bridged the boundaries between design and art. The scale, finish and materials used were often adapted to create unique, site-specific commissions from domestic settings to grand-scale public spaces.
Miranda created objects that were thought-provoking, visually engaging, often tactile, sometimes playful, and always pleasing to use as well as to look at. She had the deepest respect for skill and technique, often working closely with local highly skilled craftsmen and engineers. Miranda strove to create beauty in her designs, from her trademark dynamic kinetic mobiles, elegant light installations, and furniture, to tabletop products, where her designs in pewter were outstanding, and jewellery. Miranda’s understanding of materials was key to her working process and contributed to the compelling beauty of her objects, whilst also being specific to their function. Whether hand crafted or precision engineered, all materials are high-grade and flawlessly hand finished in British workshops. All Miranda Watkins designs are made in the UK
Established in 2003, Miranda Watkins Design was based in central London. From her studio showroom beside the Thames Miranda worked with clients around the world, enjoying great diversity of projects, from creating site-specific artworks to consulting on manufactured products for global brands. She also worked as a design consultant and developed successful collaborations with manufacturers and retailers on a broad range of commissions, including lighting, product and jewellery design. Clients included: Calvin Klein, Swatch, Burberry, Heals, Universal Music Group and Wallpaper* magazine.
Miranda exhibited internationally. Her work is represented in permanent collections including The Royal Institute of British Architects and The Victoria and Albert Museum in London.