Karim Rashid

New York and Shenzhen

Designer

As one of the most unique voices in design, prolific designer, Karim Rashid has over 4000 designs in production, over 400 awards and client work in 47 countries to his name. With a clientele that includes the who’s who of the luxury world like Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss Kenzo, Christofle, BoConcept, Audi, Tonelli and Swarovski and conglomerates that include Citi Group, PepsiCo, Samsung, Deutsche Bank, Karim’s work transcends conventional design paradigms, blurring the lines between art, functionality, and cultural influence.

Karim's interior portfolio includes restaurants such as Switch in the UAE, hospitality spaces for Radisson Group, NH Group, and Temptation Resorts, as well as budget hotels for Prizeotel across Europe. He has also contributed to public environments, like the Universita Metro Station in Naples, residential projects such as Paraiso Bayviews in Miami, and retail spaces for Fun Factory in Berlin and Munich.

Building on his extensive interior design achievements, Karim's creative expression also extends to contemporary art with pieces in 20 permanent collections, including the Brooklyn Museum, MoMA, and Centre Pompidou. He has exhibited worldwide, frequently contributing to the Venice Biennale and showcasing major retrospectives in cities like Sao Paulo, Seoul, Milan, and Ottawa.

Numerous awards and accolades including the American Prize for Design Lifetime Achievement award, Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, and Pentaward attest to Karim’s contribution to the world of design and he is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences, asserting the importance of design in everyday life.

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