Gabriel Tan Studio

Gabriel's path to design began with service in the Singapore Navy, an experience that shaped his methodical approach and attention to detail, qualities that now define his ability to thoughtfully redefine existing archetypes. Our dual-base between Singapore and Porto is a creative advantage that allows us to draw from both Asian and European influences, enriching our design process and inspiring new discoveries.

At our core, we believe that good design should bring comfort, foster better social interactions, and raise awareness of our shared responsibility toward sustainability. Each project is an opportunity to create something that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

Team

  • Gabriel Tan

    Founder and Creative Director

    Born 1982 in Singapore. Graduated from the National University of Singapore with a B.A. in Industrial Design in 2007. Partner at Outofstock Design from 2006 to 2015. Founded Gabriel Tan Studio and Studio Antimatter in 2016, creative director of Ariake since 2016. Co-founded craft driven design brand Origin Made in 2018. 

  • Cherie Er

    Studio Director Porto

    Graduated with B.A. in Finance and Economics from New York University Stern School of Business. Singaporean with 15 years prior working experience in investment banking at UBS, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse in Hong Kong and Singapore. Joined Gabriel Tan Studio in 2021 and also co-founded Origin Made. 

  • Jason Khoo

    Studio Director Singapore

    Graduated from the National University of Singapore with a B.A. in English Language in 2007. Was in the Foreign Service for almost a decade and served in Moscow for 5 years. Joined Gabriel Tan Studio in 2020 after a sabbatical. Able to converse in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian.

  • Liliana Teixeira

    Designer

    From Vila Real, Portugal, graduated with a Master’s in Product Design in 2022 from the University of Aveiro with a research focus in design for the elderly. Completed an exchange program in Politecnico di Milano, Italy in 2020 and a design internship at Design Factory Aveiro in 2021. Joined Gabriel Tan Studio in 2022.

  • Carolina Batalha

    Operations and Logistics Manager

    Originally from Lisbon, completed in 2021 a Master’s degree in Fine Arts – Intermedia from Universidade de Belas Artes do Porto. From 2021 to 2024, co-managed an art-focused co-working space while producing a range of freelance work across art, fashion, design and illustration. Joined Gabriel Tan Studio in 2023.