about rob robinson

bio

Rob Robinson A.O.C.A.

Rob Robinson is a multi media artist and designer living in both Toronto and the Gulf Islands on Canada’s west coast.

A graduate of The Ontario College of Art and Design in 1973 and recipient of The Governor General’s Medal.

His work includes drawings, watercolours, lino block prints, wind sculptures, wire and metal sculpture and light design. He has designed architecture and retail spaces in Canada, USA, Europe, Africa, Australasia, China, Japan, North, South and Central America.

Rob’s current works include the development of sculptural light forms incorporating metal, wood and stone.

He is an avid runner and has completed marathons in Toronto, Ottawa, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Berlin and the renowned Boston Marathon seven times.

education

• Graduate Ontario College of Art and Design 1973 plus one graduate year at OCAD Awards

awards

• Governor General’s Medal
• IBM scholarship second year OCA
• Chalmers Scholarship 1973
• Design Canada Scholarship 1973

career history

• 1973-1997 The Watt Design Group environmental designer, studio head, Co-President and Managing Creative Director
• 1997 - 2005 The Partnering Group - retail design consultant
  • hypermarkets - Colombia SA
  • supermarket design - Belgium
  • retail design supermarkets - USA
  • retail design department stores - Japan
  • automotive retail design - USA
  • hypermarket design and consultation - China
• 2005 to present - Robinson & Design - retail design, graphics and packaging
• 2005 to present - Rob Robinson Studio