Barber and Osgerby began producing minimalist furniture in 1996. They were Inspired by their architecture degrees from London’s Royal College of Art to produce clean, folded designs reminiscent of the white card used in architects’ 3D plans. The pair have gone from strength to strength, bringing their eye for simple lines to school chairs (they developed the Tip Ton chair to aid concentration in 2011) and the 2012 Olympic torch, as well as numerous collections for stores and boutiques.