Rina Bernabei and Kelly Freeman began working together in 2002 and have since developed a range of lighting and interior products renowned for their decorative and emotive qualities.
With industrial design and lighting backgrounds, they have worked with industrial materials and mass manufacture to develop a contemporary lighting and interior product collection for the Australian and international market.
bernabeifreeman products are of the highest quality, with materials and finishes suitable for both the domestic and commercial market. In addition to their lighting and furniture, they also have also developed a standardised screen range which is suitable for interior/exterior uses.
bernabeifreeman has received several professional awards, and their work has been exhibited widely both locally and internationally. They are cited in a number of international publications and have received much local and international press.
Rina and Kelly are constantly looking for opportunities to collaborate with manufacturers and expand their range both in Australia and abroad. They are inspired by the potential of new design.
20.9.08
Brisbane In Design Be the first to see our new Totem Ottomans in colours at the Living Edge, Fortitude Valley. 9.8.08 Saturday In Design, Melbourne Join us at Living Edge in Richmond for the launch of our Totem lights and ottomans. 16.4.08 - 20.4.08 Milan Zona Tortona, Salone di Mobile Totem exhibited as part of Bombay Sapphire Design+ 28.3.08 bernabeifreeman launch new website including all products, exhibitions, news and media. 29.10.07 Announced winner of Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2007 for Totem Light. Design also exhibited as part of Bombay Sapphire Design Discover exhibition Sydney, Melbourne, Dubbo www.bombaysapphire.com/designdiscoveryaward 30.8.07 Inspired: Design Accross Time exhibition opens 'Peony Chandelier' acquired as part of the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney 28.7.07 Saturday InDesign: bernabeifreeman launch new products Seams and Crisscross Lights at Living Edge Studio, Sydney 24.5.07 - 30.6.07 Tactile Imaginations exhibition: Ivan Doherty Gallery, showcasing Seams Lighting. 2006-2007 bernabeifreeman exhibits as part of Freestyle: New Australian Design for Living Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide 30.10.2006 bernabeifreeman announced top 5 finalist in 2006 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award. Brodie table is included in Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery exhibition Sydney, Melbourne, Perth 8.8.06-1.9.06 Safety Catch exhibition: Ziya pendant lights exhibited at UTS Gallery 3.5.06-1.7.06 The Presence of Things exhibition; Ema pendant lights Monash University and Regional Victorian galleries 7.12.05 Evian and Belle Magazine, exhibition of lighting objects created with new Evian bottle Space Furniture 30.10.05 Bombay Sapphire Design Discover Award finalist for Lace Light 2005 Awarded Australian Design Mark in the furniture category for Peony Chandelier Included as part of Powerhouse museum selection award and exhibition 2004 Awarded Inside Idea Awards - Winner of product category for Peony Chandelier 15.10.04-31.10.04 YBE 2004 Houses of the Future, Sydney Opera House forecourt Wovin Wall installation with Box+Dice 28.7.04-17.10.04 State of Design exhibition, Australia Gallery, Melbourne Museum Exhibited Peony Chandelier (small) 8.1.04-14.3.04 Sydney Style exhibition, Exhibition Hall, Sydney Opera House 1.8.03 Design Week 2003, installation of Peony Chandelier at the Establishment Hotel |