/About
Photography by Ollie AdegboyeAndu Masebo; product and furniture designer from London with a practice rooted in craft, curiosity and storytelling through design. Working in the space between functional objects and artistic practice, Andu’s approach often cross-pollinates these two disciplines, creating objects and experiences that balance utility with cultural and emotional resonance. Driven by a desire to make things with a lasting value, his work circulates around people, place and time, focusing on the relationship between the role of design and the material culture it produces.
With a background grounded in the practicalities of making, he works closely to the process of production, developing a holistic understanding of how materials, fabrication, and wider contexts can shape an object's life. Using Design as a tool to bring people together, Andu’s work is characterised by simplicity, efficiency and openness, building bridges between people, materials and experiences in order to explore new narratives through design.
Previous:
Solo presentation in the Design 1900 - Now galleries at the V&A Museum
Co-curation of a group show at South London Gallery
Permanent installation of a series of benches at the V&A East Museum
Works exhibited at the Design Museum, Triennale Milano, Sadie Coles HQ, Saatchi Yates, London Design Festival, Salone Del Mobile & 3daysofdesign.
Work acquired within the Vitra Archive
Winner of the Dezeen Emerging designer of the year award 2026
Winner of ‘Best designer-maker’ Monocle Design Awards 2026
Colaborations, partnerships and studio enquiries:
andumasebo@gmail.com
Press enquieries:
andu@zetteler.co.uk
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Dezeen Awards - Emerging designer of the year