Jake Oliveira is a Canadian industrial designer based in Toronto and founder of Jake Oliveira Studio.[1]
His early studio work, including pieces such as the Brik Stool and Roncy Dining Table, was featured in NUVO.[2]
Collaborations
He has designed furniture and lighting for manufacturers such as Boyd Lighting, A. Rudin and Powell & Bonnell, including the Nest lighting collection for Boyd Lighting.[1][3]
Writing in Azure Magazine, Eric Mutrie described Oliveira's work as balancing classic and contemporary design, and noted his exploration of both geometric and nature-inspired forms.[3]
Oliveira is also a co-founder of the Canadian furniture brand Ourse, established with Jason Henderson.[4]
A 2026 feature in The Globe and Mail described Oliveira as a co-founder of the brand and one of its product designers.[5]
Recognition
His work has appeared in coverage of contemporary Canadian design, including by the ICFF.[6]
He was a speaker at the Azure Magazine Human/Nature conference, participating in a panel on product design and manufacturing.[7]
References
- Aidan Taylor (2026-01-22). "This Canadian designer likes to collaborate across the border". Business of Home.
- Nicole Garbanzos (2022-12-08). "Inspired Designs from Jake Oliveira Studio". NUVO Magazine.
- Eric Mutrie (2025-04-07). "Q&A: Toronto Designer Jake Oliveira on the Contrasts at Play in His Nest Light". Azure Magazine.
- Eric Mutrie (2025-12-19). "Meet Ourse, the Next Great Canadian Furniture Brand". Azure Magazine.
- Matthew Hague (2026-03-10). "Meet the team Canada of furniture design". The Globe and Mail.
- "The Canadian Design Scene as it Stands". ICFF. 2026-03-10.
- "Human/Nature 2025 Conference Panels". Azure Magazine. 2025-08-26.
Category:Canadian industrial designers Category:Product designers Category:Living people