Karim Rashid
New York
Founder | President
As one of the most unique voices in design, prolific designer, Karim Rashid has over 4000 designs in production, over 400 awards and client work in 47 countries to his name. With a clientele that includes the who’s who of the luxury world like Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss Kenzo, Christofle, BoConcept, Audi, Tonelli and Swarovski and conglomerates that include Citi Group, PepsiCo, Samsung, Deutsche Bank, Karim’s work transcends conventional design paradigms, blurring the lines between art, functionality, and cultural influence. Karim's interior portfolio includes restaurants such as Switch in the UAE, hospitality spaces for Radisson Group, NH Group, and Temptation Resorts, as well as budget hotels for Prizeotel across Europe. He has also contributed to public environments, like the Universita Metro Station in Naples, residential projects such as Paraiso Bayviews in Miami, and retail spaces for Fun Factory in Berlin and Munich.
Projects
Videos & Podcasts
UNSCRIPTED with Karim Rashid: Making colours dance
The art of pink design: discovering - Karim Rashid
Get To Know Karim Rashid
Designer Karim Rashid at his studio in New York
Karim Rashid Interview: Embrace the Present
Karim Rashid - Behind the Creator
Design in the Age of Change: interview with Karim Rashid
Interior Designer Karim Rashid at Decor + Design 2016 in Melbourne
Designer Karim Rashid’s Vibrant Apartment in NYC | Open House TV
At Home with Karim Rashid | Open House TV
Karim Rashid | I am a Design Pervert
Features & Press
In my Barbie world
Deep Inside Karim Rashid’s “Sophisticated” Sex Shop
Karim Rashid On Milan’s Best Design Secrets
The Wisdom of Karim Rashid
The twists and turns of Karim Rashid's career
Karim Rashid Remains Optimistic About the Future of New York City
UNSCRIPTED with Karim Rashid: Making colours dance
Karim Rashid STIRred 2023 with a series of eclectic and vibrant designs
The world is "over-branded" says Karim Rashid at Design Doha
Karim Rashid Recasts the Post-It
Clients
Awards Achievements
Recipient of the American Prize for Design Lifetime Achievement Award
Perennial winner of the Red Dot Award
Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award
Pentawards
and IDSA Industrial Design Excellence Award
Honorary Doctorates from Carlton University
Honorary Doctorates from Pratt Institute
Honorary Doctorates from OCAD in Toronto
Honorary Doctorates from British Institute of Interior Design
Honorary Doctorates from Corcoran College of Art & Design
Expertise
Home Interiors
Office Interiors
Hotel Interiors
Architectural Designs
Branding
Retail Interiors
Healthcare
