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I'm Charlie Fowler, a Bristol-based furniture designer and founder of Charlie Fowler Design. My studio runs as a freelance practice across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors, and I've built a growing client base both in the UK and abroad. Since the pandemic, I've expanded into research and creative consultancy for furniture brands, offering creative direction, market research, and analysis of product ranges to spot opportunities for new development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender, and Made.…I'm Charlie Fowler, a Bristol-based furniture designer and founder of Charlie Fowler Design. My studio runs as a freelance practice across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors, and I've built a growing client base both in the UK and abroad. Since the pandemic, I've expanded into research and creative consultancy for furniture brands, offering creative direction, market research, and analysis of product ranges to spot opportunities for new development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender, and Made.

Charlie Fowler

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I'm Charlie Fowler, a Bristol-based furniture designer and founder of Charlie Fowler Design. My studio runs as a freelance practice across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors, and I've built a growing client base both in the UK and abroad. Since the pandemic, I've expanded into research and creative consultancy for furniture brands, offering creative direction, market research, and analysis of product ranges to spot opportunities for new development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender, and Made.…I'm Charlie Fowler, a Bristol-based furniture designer and founder of Charlie Fowler Design. My studio runs as a freelance practice across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors, and I've built a growing client base both in the UK and abroad. Since the pandemic, I've expanded into research and creative consultancy for furniture brands, offering creative direction, market research, and analysis of product ranges to spot opportunities for new development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender, and Made.

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I’m Charlie Fowler, a Bristol-based furniture designer and founder of Charlie Fowler Design. My studio runs as a freelance practice across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors, and I’ve built a growing client base both in the UK and abroad.

Since the pandemic, I’ve expanded into research and creative consultancy for furniture brands, offering creative direction, market research, and analysis of product ranges to spot opportunities for new development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender, and Made.

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Work Experience

Founder at Charlie Fowler Design

March 1, 2018 - Present

Founded a Bristol-based studio focusing on freelance furniture design across contract, hospitality, retail and educational sectors. Built lasting relationships with a growing client base in the UK and abroad. Expanded into research and creative consultancy post-COVID, including creative direction, market research and evaluating range architecture to identify opportunities for new product development. Clients have included John Lewis, Another Country, Allermuir, Knightsbridge, Hille, LightSpace, TC Group, Hillcross/Woodbender and Made.

Senior Designer 3D at John Lewis PLC

September 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025

Led a team of in-house designers and freelancers on furniture, lighting, home accessories and the 3D aspects of tableware & cookware. Creative lead on John Lewis' Design Project sub-brand, central to its development and evolution. Set seasonal creative direction as part of the wider senior design team and designed select furniture and upholstery pieces on a seasonal basis.

Furniture Designer at John Lewis PLC

June 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025

One of two in-house furniture designers across Upholstery, Living & Dining, and Bedroom. Responsibilities included design, product development, and market, trend, materials research. Took ideas from initial concept through CAD models and technical drawings, working with suppliers from prototype to production sign-off. Also helped shape the seasonal creative vision and managed freelance designers.

Head of Design at Zoeftig Ltd.

June 1, 2013 - September 11, 2025

Led the design and development of all products at a mid-sized contract furniture company. Built a cohesive visual identity through a research-driven, user-centered design approach. As a member of the senior management team, helped shape wider business strategy and evaluated commercial potential of new products and markets. Drove transformation of Zoeftig into a market leader and innovator.

Design & Product Manager at Zoeftig Ltd.

April 1, 2012 - September 11, 2025

Led a small team to further develop the inFINITE range and a new research-led seating project, expanding Zoeftig into a new market sector. Managed technical and aesthetic development, ongoing market research, and deepened knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. Implemented a new design process methodology aligned with a research and innovation-led approach.

Designer / KTP Associate at Zoeftig Ltd.

January 1, 2009 - September 11, 2025

Lead designer on the two-year KTP project to develop inFINITE, a pioneering passenger terminal seating system for intercontinental airports. The project was the largest Zoeftig had undertaken, with a prototyping and tooling budget over £250,000.

Visiting Lecturer at Arts Institute Bournemouth

January 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025

Visiting lecturer delivering design-related modules to students.