Rina and Kelly have been working together since 2000. They have always been obsessed with decoration, the domestic interior and using materials in non-obvious ways. Being industrial designers the two are excited by the challenge of mass manufacture and the modern day factory.


This has translated into a range of modern lighting and furniture that combines "brutal technical precision and delicate sensuality rolled into one". Their work has received several national awards, and been exhibited both locally and internationally, most recently in Zona Tortona at the Milan Furniture Fair, and at the Milan Triennale.


Since the two formed bernabeifreeman, they have always aimed to deliver a high design product, of the best possible quality for the domestic and commercial market. Sustainability and product life cycle has always been part of their design process, right from the concept stage. For more info on this check out Green Things


Rina and Kelly are always looking for opportunities to collaborate with manufacturers, play with new materials and expand their range both in Australia and abroad. They are inspired by the potential of new design.

15.10.09
Bid on a bernabeifreeman Lace Light in the InStyle THINK PINK charity auction to support breast cancer www.instylemag.com.au

28.9.09
We are now selling our lighting through Urban Lighting, Annandale and Light Up Willoughby
www.urbanlighting.com.au

28.9.09
We are also pleased to announce our new distributor Designer Lights in Mona Vale, Sydney
www.designerlights.com.au

18.6.09
bernabeifreeman are Indesign Luminaries. See the full article in the latest Indesign magazine. Thanks to Living Edge and Indesign for hosting the launch party.

2009
Bernabeifreeman featured in new design publication The Independent Design Guide by Laura Houseley (published by Thames & Hudson)

17.3.09
We are pleased to announce we now have distribution in NZ with SolaSolu now selling our products. www.solasolu.co.nz

1.3.09
Rina and Kelly have been nominated for the InStyle/Audi Women of Style Awards in the design category. Winners to be announced in May!

19.2.09 - 23.2.09
bernabeifreeman launches new bf homewares range at Life In Style, Sydney
www.lifeinstyle.com.au

7.11.08
Designer Rugs launch our new bernabeifreeman range of 6 hand-knot rugs
www.designerrugs.com.au



20.9.08
Brisbane In Design
Be the first to see our new Totem Ottomans in colours at the Living Edge, Fortitude Valley.



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