Inside Out

The debut monograph from award-winning architecture and interior design practice Universal Design Studio presents the studio’s ethos: to design from the inside out. Over two decades, Universal Design Studio has redefined how people live, work, and interact, with offices in London, New York, and Shanghai. The book captures a diverse portfolio of collaborations with brands such as Stella McCartney, Ace Hotel, IBM, H&M, Google, Fortnum & Mason, and The BBC Office Group, all underpinned by a rigorous research and development process. It blends sketches, renders, archival and reference images with detailed drawings and stunning finished photography, offering a holistic view of how the practice works and thinks. Insightful texts and conversations with key Universal collaborators illuminate how design creates better spaces, experiences, and cities. Part manual, part manifesto, the work is organized in three thematic chapters—Human, Rigorous, and Transformative—revealing a multilayered portrait of a contemporary design practice.

The book provides a comprehensive look at the studio’s approach, showcasing the depth of its research-driven method and its global influence across architecture and interiors.

Features

• Three thematic chapters: Human, Rigorous, Transformative
• Includes sketches, renders, archival images, and drawings
• Finished building and interiors photography throughout
• Conversations with key Universal collaborators
• Demonstrates design as a driver of better spaces and cities
• Global practice with diverse, high-profile collaborations