Scott Newlin
Modern design solutions
Scott Newlin is an industrial designer based in Brooklyn, New York, with nearly two decades of experience across furniture, lighting and packaging. After shaping brands like Harry’s from the ground up, he recently launched his own studio, blending modern tools with traditional techniques like glassblowing and ceramics. Scott’s designs prioritize simplicity, thoughtfulness and approachability, drawing inspiration from Italian modernists such as Carlo Mollino and Gae Aulenti. With a focus on authentic craftsmanship and close collaboration, his work aligns seamlessly with each brand’s identity, creating meaningful, lasting designs that bring delight to everyday life.
Brooklyn, New York
Get to know Scott Newlin
How do traditional techniques like glassblowing influence your designs?
These techniques connect me to the tactile side of design. There’s something rewarding about the unpredictability of working with your hands, which helps me understand material limitations in ways digital tools can't. Marrying traditional craftsmanship with modern technology creates a unique dialogue that influences the way I approach form and detail.
What role do collaborations play in your work?
Collaboration is essential. Whether I’m working directly with a brand or a fabricator, I treat every partnership as a creative exchange. The best results happen when everyone involved feels heard and valued. This ensures the end product isn’t just well-executed but truly reflective of both the design vision and the brand’s ethos.
What do you hope people experience when interacting with your designs?
I want my designs to feel both familiar and fresh—something that becomes part of someone’s routine without losing its sense of uniqueness. If someone pauses, even briefly, to admire or appreciate an object I’ve created, I feel like the design has done its job. It’s about delivering moments of quiet delight through everyday objects.
"A well-designed object should feel inevitable but also special."
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