Competition Judges

The Vibe Team are very grateful to have gained the support of the following judges to review this years submissions. Their efforts in judging the 2006-2007 Creative Vibe Design Competition has helped make this an outstanding success.

Kevin Brookes

Head of the Vibe Design Team, Kevin Brookes is an experienced designer with many products already in mass production in Australia and New Zealand. Kevin has been designing for Vibe since its inception.

Maree Draper

Maree is our very own Sales and Marketing Manager. Her input has been significant with regard to assessing the commercial viability of the seating designs submitted and in translating the Finalist's designs into production.

David Drover

David is a renowned designer at Kann Finch and is highly regarded in the Australian Design Industry.

Douglas Paul

Douglas is the part of the Vibe Design Team and is based in New Zealand. His keen interest in involving New Zealand designers is reflected

Matt Sheargold

Head Designer at Geyer, Matt Sheargold's experience and influence in the industry is well respected and received.


Kevin Brookes Head of the Vibe Design Team, Kevin Brookes is an experienced designer with many products already in mass production in Australia and New Zealand. Kevin has been designing for Vibe since its inception.

Maree Draper Maree is our very own Sales and Marketing Manager. Her input has been significant with regard to assessing the commercial viability of the seating designs submitted and in translating the Finalist's designs into production.

David Drover David is a renowned designer at Kann Finch and is highly regarded in the Australian Design Industry.

Douglas Paul Douglas is the part of the Vibe Design Team and is based in New Zealand. His keen interest in involving New Zealand designers is reflected

Matt Sheargold Head Designer at Geyer, Matt Sheargold's experience and influence in the industry is well respected and received.