Statement:

Liam Scott is a Newcastle-based designer from Brussels, whose work is informed by his Chinese and Scottish heritage where appropriate. His practice explores the intersection of culture, form, and material, translating personal narratives into contemporary furniture and objects.

After studying Furniture and Product Design at Northumbria University, Liam developed a hands-on approach grounded in craftsmanship, with a particular focus on woodwork. His work is defined by a balance between organic, flowing shapes and structured geometric forms, creating pieces that feel both expressive and considered.

Influenced by his multicultural background, Liam’s work reflects a dialogue between Eastern and Western design languages, embedding cultural references within modern contexts while continuing to experiment with new forms and processes.

A person wearing safety goggles and a mask taking a selfie outdoors, with a makeshift white surfboard or similar object attached to a wooden stand behind them, surrounded by green foliage.

Previous:

2025:

“Northern Designers” - Under One Roof, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne

2024:

“Under One Roof” - London Design Festival, Shoreditch Design Triangle

“New Designers” - New Designers, Business Design Centre, London

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A black, abstract spiky shape resembling a crown or a jagged horizon
Close-up of a black sculpture resembling a bird or animal head mounted on a white textured brick wall.
A white brick wall with a red wooden African-style mask hanging on it, beside a window with a partially open vertical gray window blind. To the right, a black adjustable desk lamp and a metal shelf with books and a white sculpture of a starfish.
A wooden African tribal mask with a dark reddish-brown finish hanging on a white brick wall.
A red and black mask with a human face shape hangs on a white wall, lit by sunlight.
A black chair in a sparse, industrial room with a window and plain white walls.
A person standing next to a black chair in a minimalistic room with white walls and a window, wearing a white t-shirt and tie-dye pants.
A magazine titled "Stargazer" lies on a wooden floor. The cover features a black and white photograph of a chair with a circular object on top. Sunlight creates shadows across the cover. The subtitle reads "An Elegy for Craft & Material Finish" and t
A wooden chair with a high backrest and a curved seat, placed on a carpeted surface in an indoor space with dim lighting and dark walls.
A dark wooden bowl with an abstract, curved shape placed on a white sheet of paper on a wooden table.
A black, triangular-shaped bowl or dish with a smooth surface, resting on a white surface, with a wooden textured background.
Three black polished stones with smooth, rounded shapes placed on white paper on a wooden workbench in a workshop setting.
Close-up of a black rectangular object, possibly a matchbox, placed on a light-colored wooden surface with a small protruding stick nearby. In the background, there are cardboard tubes and a window with blinds.
A black ceramic bowl placed on a white surface against a plain white background.
A black ceramic bowl on a white pedestal against a plain white background.
Two wooden circular disks placed on a white surface with a metal square frame behind them, partially covering the disks, and green cutting mat visible on the right side.
Close-up view of a wooden bowl on a workbench with tools and a pegboard in the background.
An axe embedded in a piece of wood on a white display platform against a white background.
A person's hand holding a rectangular wooden brush or spatula with a thin stick attached, against a background of dense green foliage.
Hand holding a small black wooden stool with spikes on the legs.
Person sanding a surfboard in a workshop, wearing overalls, mask, and safety glasses.
Two wooden shark fin decorations on a plastic-covered surface.
This is an indoor scene showing a white brick wall with a decorative wooden mask hanging on it, partially blocking a window with a gray window shade on the left side. On the right side, there is a metal shelving unit holding various objects including
A dark red, wooden African tribal mask with closed eyes and a serene expression, hanging on a white brick wall.
A red wooden mask with carved facial features, hanging on a white wall with shadows cast on the right side.
Empty black chair in an unfinished room with a concrete floor, white wall, and a window.
A person standing in a sparsely furnished room next to a window, with a black chair in the foreground and natural light coming in.
A book titled 'Stargazer' with a subtitle 'An Elegy for Craft & Material Finish' by James Stephenson, placed on a wooden floor with sunlight casting shadows.
A modern wooden chair with a high backrest and footrest, placed on an indoor carpeted floor near a wall.
A black, oval-shaped wooden bowl with a smooth finish placed on a white surface, with a rust-colored background.
A black, teardrop-shaped object made of wood sits on white paper on a wooden surface.
Three black, smooth, oval-shaped objects on white paper on a wooden workbench in a workshop.
Close-up of a black computer mouse on a wooden desk with a desk lamp and a cardboard tube in the background.
Black ceramic bowl placed on a white surface with a plain white background.
Black ceramic bowl on a white pedestal against a plain white background.
Photo of a wooden ring mold on a metal stand, used for baking or pastry making, placed on a gray surface.
A wooden bicycle saddle or seat on a table, with tools and a pegboard in the background.
An axe embedded in a piece of textured tree bark with moss on it, placed on a white pedestal against a plain white background.
Person's hand holding a wooden stick or small flat object against a background of dense green shrubbery.
A hand holding a miniature black chair with sharp spikes protruding from the legs, against a plain white background.
Person sanding a white surfboard in a workshop, wearing protective mask and goggles.
Ceiling light fixture with a geometric design and illuminated panels hanging from a dark ceiling.