Justin Hutchinson is a Melbourne-based design director, industrial designer and urban innovator who is a firm believer in the positive value of design.

Founder & Director, Urban Commons —

Justin Hutchinson’s experience with outdoor products and environmental design sparked his research into the duality between the manufactured and the natural environment — designing for longevity and ultimately trying to forge a way for the man-made to co-exist with the natural environment.

As Design Director of Urban Commons, he strives for considered urban solutions to high density living through technological and social innovation.

Design Director, Kett —

Justin’s furniture career to date has helped define some of our most loved landmarks and has been recognised internationally.

His experience spans almost two decades from production hand, in-house designer, lecturer, and business founder into a highly-experienced Design Director who with the support of his team looks to execute on every detail.

Director, Justin Hutchinson Design

Justin Hutchinson Design (JHD) provides detailed design and manufacturing solutions for the furniture, urban, landscape and architectural design industries. JHD services include the design and manufacture of indoor, outdoor and street furniture; lighting; and space making infrastructure.

Formally trained in industrial design, Justin Hutchinson has spent over two decades refining his skills in the arena of design. Justin’s furniture graces some of Australia’s most prestigious landmarks, collaborating with industry greats including Tait, Stylecraft, Dessein Furniture, Cantilever Interiors, Tongue and Groove.