Marc Newson was born in 1963 in Sydney (Australia). He studied jewelery and sculpture at Sydney College of Arts. His work covers a broad spectrum of disciplines: furniture, interiors, timepieces, objects of all sorts, sculptural work - as well as major projects in the transportation industry including surfboards, bicycles, a concept car, a jet and a sub-orbital spacecraft. 

As Creative Director of Qantas Airways, he has been responsible for everything from airport lounges to the interiors for their entire fleet, including the new A380 Superjumbo. His clients include many of the largest companies in the world. His works are held in prestigious private collections and in the permanent collections of all major museums. 

The recipient of numerous design awards and honours including "Royal Designer for Industry" in the United Kingdom, he holds Adjunct Professorships at Sydney College of the Arts and at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.