This chat with Robert Van Varick notes how he and Michael Graves Architecture & Design approach the design process. 

He also highlighted a neat product he recently designed for the fast-growing BBQ cooking space. With the firm since 2003, Rob passionately believes design has the power to positively impact people’s lives. 

His mission is to apply the right blend of research, psychology, creativity and strategy so that root causes are identified, allowing the best solution to be designed. Well-rounded solutions require multi-disciplinary input and collaboration. 

As a partner at MGA&D, Rob works with architects, interior designers, product designers, graphic designers, researchers and strategists all focused on one goal: enhancing the human experience at every scale. Great design is humanistic, familiar, accessible and intuitive.