Dave Humphries

(1959–), Adelaide, SA

Dave was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1959 but grew up in Hobart, Tasmania. He began his tertiary education by studying engineering and worked at a range of occupations acquiring various skills. In 1995 he commenced studying for a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Furniture Design to further his interest in furniture.

Humphries also designs for small-scale production and operates, with his wife, a small business producing giftware. His surrounding, people and place inspire many of his designs

Education Bachelor of Arts with Honours, University of Tasmania, Major: Furniture Design