Benjamin Hubert

Hubert established Benjamin Hubert Ltd. in 2010, which was rebranded as LAYER in 2015. LAYER was described by Wallpaper as a "transition from eponymous designer brand to a larger entity, with a wider scope and reach". LAYER has collaborated with brands such as Airbus, Bang & Olufsen, Braun, Fritz Hansen, Samsung, and Vitra on projects including furniture, consumer electronics, wearables, homewares, transport, and public art installations. Hubert's design practice has a focus on sustainable solutions. In 2025, Hubert hosted 101010, an exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of LAYER at 10 Corso Como during Milan Design Week, presenting a collection of prototypes addressing contemporary global challenges.

Hubert has led the development of numerous projects at both Benjamin Hubert Ltd. and LAYER including: Juliet Chair for Poltrona Frau (2012) – Hubert won a competition to design a chair to celebrate the centenary of Italian furniture brand Poltrona Frau. Change Box for Maggie's (2015) – A new charity collection box for cancer charity Maggie's. GO wheelchair for Nike (2016) – A custom-fit 3D-printed mobility device developed with Nike and Materialise. The wheelchair won a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award. Foil for Braun (2016) – An installation in the Tapestry Room of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in collaboration with German brand Braun during London Design Festival. Tape for Moroso (2018) – A modular sofa for Italian brand Moroso that launched at Milan's Salone del Mobile in April 2018. Airbus Move (2019) – A lightweight airline seating concept designed for greater efficiency and sustainability. Strand for Muuto (2019) – A collection of lighting made using a cocoon polymer material sprayed over a steel frame. Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance (2020) – A smart speaker integrating advanced technology with minimalist aesthetics. In 2021, Hubert collaborated with Bang & Olufsen on a second speaker, Beosound Emerge. Viture One for Viture (2022) – A wearable XR device that allows users to stream media and games discreetly anywhere, creating a 120-inch virtual screen. Ledger Stax (2023) – A cryptocurrency wallet designed by Hubert and iPhone co-creator Tony Fadell. Earth Rated rebrand (2023) – A complete rebranding project for Earth Rated, including branding, packaging, and a collection of dog toys. Concept View for Deutsche Telekom (2024) – A concept for a holographic home hub featuring a 3D AI-driven assistant for digital interactions.