Robbie Llewellyn

Robbie Llewellyn is the co-founder and creative mind behind Bert Frank, a British lighting brand renowned for its elegant fusion of art, engineering, and enduring craftsmanship. With a background in product design and a deep appreciation for Art Deco and Bauhaus aesthetics, Llewellyn’s work is rooted in timeless design principles. His pieces are defined by their geometric clarity, rich materiality, and a thoughtful balance between form and function—drawing on mid-century influences while remaining distinctly modern.

Since launching Bert Frank in 2013 with Adam Yeats, Llewellyn has helped shape a collection of lighting that celebrates British manufacturing and challenges throwaway culture. From the original Shear lamp that started it all to more complex sculptural designs like Vima, each product is a testament to his belief that good lighting should be both technically precise and emotionally resonant. Whether experimenting with brass, alabaster, or opal glass, Llewellyn’s commitment to detail, quality, and storytelling continues to define Bert Frank’s evolving design language.

"Lighting, good and bad, can completely transform the atmosphere of a room and the feeling of the people in it. It has a sub-conscious effect on our wellbeing and as a lighting designer you constantly seek to find new ways to use illumination to enhance a space and make it better." - Robbie Llewellyn