Craig Barrow is a designer working across objects, sculpture and spaces. His practice is rooted in close observation of patterns, materials and relationships, both human and natural, and explores how things are made, how systems behave and how people interact with objects and environments. Through processes of abstraction, imitation and recontextualisation, these observations evolve into new forms and environments that become the basis of his work.

His practice spans objects, sculpture, scenography, spatial design, furniture and beyond, with clients and collaborators including Virgil Abloh, Nike, Peggy Gou, and Refraction DAO. For IRL, Craig designed the IRL Touchpoint, the 3D printed check-in device at the heart of the IRL Tour, that lets attendees tap their phone to check in and earn points at events worldwide. Born in Nottingham, UK, Craig studied 3D Design at the University of Brighton and now lives and works in Berlin.

From synth shops to sake bars, Craig maps the Berlin that shapes how he sees and makes. For our IRL Map to Berlin, Craig shares seven spots across the city, from the world’s most famous synth shop to a hidden art space on the Spree.