Rural / Urban / Fantasy / Project generate ideas of impact and imagination. As a multi-disciplinary design agency, we translate ideas into immersive experiences, whether it be for retail, brand design, architecture, or public space.

We are a fresh young and energetic design firm with a passion for creativity. Established in 2008, and based on Salt Spring Island and Vancouver, and with a foothold in the Netherlands, we happily work across borders bringing a wider perspective to a local context.

Email us at:info@rufproject.com

Call us at: +1 (250) 526 0172

Athletic Centre, South Africa 2009-
Design of a new football athletic centre in Soweto, South Africa
Los Gatos Residence 2009-
Renovation of late 60's California Residence.
Vancouver Residence 2009-
Interior Renovation
Bright Light Vancouver 2009-
A two week installation and event space designed in collaboration with ASIR studio for the 2010 Olympics in East Vancouver.
Artists Studio 2009-
Artist studio on Salt Spring Island.
Nike Global retail concept 2009-
Design consultation on an upcoming global Nike retail concept
Gulf Islands Residence 2008-
The design of a stunning residence on Salt Spring Island. In construction.
Euro Cup 08 VIP event for Nike
Design concept for an event space hosted by Nike during the european cup 08.

Sean Pearson is a Creative Director at RUF Project. Previously, he led the environmental brand design team as Design Director for Nike in Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. While at Nike several of his projects received notable acclaim, specifically the NikeiD Studios in London and the re-design of Niketown London, which has recently received the World Retail Design Award for 2009.

Following his work with the prestigious architecture firm Hopkins Architects in London UK, Sean joined Jump Studios as their creative head, propelling them to international acclaim with award-winning projects.. In recognition of his achievements, Drapers Magazine named him as one of the top 30 Designers Under 30 in 2003.

While at Nike:
2008 Nike ID Studios London
2008 Niketown London Masterplan
2008 Nike Bootroom Concept
2008 Nike Sportswear Concept
2007 Nike ACG Retail Concept
2007 Nike ISPO event
2006 NikeParis Concept
2006 Nike Performance Concept
2006 Manchester United Megastore
2006 Celtic Stadium Store
2005 NikeWomen Concept
While at Jump Studios:
2004 Honda Dealership Concept, EU
2004 Levis Vintage Store, Tokyo
2004 Nike UK HQ, London
2003 Levi’s 150th Anniversayr, Berlin
2003 Offspring Retail Concept, UK
2003 Levi’s Pitti Event
2002 Nike Football04 Fixture System
2002 L’Oreal Retail Concept, USA

Alyssa Schwann is a Creative Director at RUF Project. Previously, she worked for West 8 in the Netherlands as a senior designer and project manager. She was the project architect for high profile urban design competitions, including Toronto's Central Waterfront and Governors Island, New York, won by West 8.

Previously, she worked on prominent urban infrastructure projects, landscape conservation and urban regeneration works in London, UK. Alyssa currently is the Community Architect Representative on the Gastown Heritage Area Planning Committee and is involved with the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia.

While at West 8:
2008 Governors Island, New York
2008 Monte Carlo Monaco: New District over the Sea Competition with Studio Daniel Liebeskind
2008 Lelystad Public Space, NL
2007 Schipol International Airport Interior Improvements, Amsterdam
2007 Toronto Central Waterfront
2006 Jubilee Gardens, London UK
2006 Toronto Quay to the City
2005 Park Amsterdam Noord, NL

While at Chris Blandford Associates:
2003 Wentworth Castle Stainborough Park Restoration, Yorkshire
2003 Crossrail, London UK
2003 Addenbrooke’s Hospital Masterplan, Cambridge
2003 Red Cross Garden Restoration, London, UK