Jacob Marks is an emerging designer and maker who graduated from Kingston University’s Product & Furniture Design and whose studio is now based in South London.
Jacob’s work focuses on the expressive reimagining of natural materials, often using those that are overlooked or disregarded to produce defined and distinctive contemporary works. Fundamental to his practice is research into the landscape materials are harvested from, and how design can be used as a tool to address a range of complex social and ecological issues.
Recent projects have seen him exploring how a revival of the pine resin industry could provide a renewable and carbon-negative material that rivals plastic, and how thoughtful timber selection can support mixed British woodlands. He has been included in a range of exhibitions, such as those at the Staffordshire Street Gallery, Somerset House and Garrison Chapel.
In 2024 Jacob was nominated for the Design Museum’s Ralph Saltzman Prize, and his work has been featured in publications such as Crafts Magazine, Wallpaper Magazine and Design Milk.