Meet our designers
Apple Bee's collections clearly show designers with passion for their craft.
Apple Bee's collections clearly show designers with passion for their craft.
Our designers are in the tradition of Dutch Design. You clearly recognize the key words minimalist, experimental, innovative, unconventional and with a sense of humor. No baroque excess, but rather to-the-point and pure. The design is focused on the purpose, the function. The interplay of lines and the materials used make the furniture unique. That is why an Apple Bee garden furniture remains a delight even after years, because pure design quality is timeless. Take, for example, the Cocoon lounge set with its powerful round shapes; it was beautiful in 2005 and still is today - all these years later.
Sako Wijma, designer and co-owner of Apple Bee, loves pure lines. Form follows function, so that functionality remains leading. The design serves that purpose. Which is not to say that there should be no fun in the design; on the contrary! But always embedded in an overall picture of tranquility and balance, in which the power of the lines is preserved. He pursues this peace and balance not only in lines, but also in a mix of materials. People often experience a sense of luxury and comfort in this. Although you can characterize his work as minimalist, his design is never strict and rigid, but rather friendly and inviting. After all, even in this, form follows function. "The human being is central, my design is there for them".
Check out collections designed by Sako Wijma here!
Ralf de Bruin designs products that are aesthetically sophisticated and durable. He likes to work with luxurious and natural materials that can be enjoyed for a long time. To experience tranquility, space is necessary. This is reflected in his designs. Ralf is careful - almost restrained - in the choice of elements he applies. He deliberately uses the empty space between the various elements to create a pleasant visual tranquility. In his design, symmetry and a combination of organic and geometric elements play an important role. This creates a contrast that remains captivating, making the design interesting to look at even after years.
Check out collections designed by Ralf de Bruin here!
Michael Farrell designs with the intention of evoking emotions and stimulating the senses. Central to his work are the character of the line, the quality of the materials and overall harmony. He embraces the Dutch design approach, which he interprets as a timeless form of minimalism - refined, but with a playful lightness. This philosophy is evident in his designs for Apple Bee garden furniture. With his creations, Michael aims to capture the moment, celebrate life and invite people to enjoy the richness of nature.
Michael has designed for collection 2026, below is a sneak peek!
Discover collections designed by Michael Farrell!
