Bec Brittain
for roll & Hill
Bec Brittain creates lighting and objects that prioritize spatial organization over decoration. She arranges linear armatures and light nodes into constellation-like compositions, linking elements to each other rather than a central mass. Glass, brass, and stone add tactility to her designs; she combines the materials in unexpected ways while keeping joints and engineering visible.
Aside from studying industrial design, Bec also has degrees in philosophy and architecture. Both of the latter influence the fixtures’ concept and framework. Her pieces do more than illuminate—they define volume and act as micro-architectures. Structurally complex yet visually minimal, they balance intricacy with clarity.
“I am trying to communicate that this is art. It’s less about the collection and spec sheets and catalogue, and more about: ‘We made this piece. Do you like it?’”
Gardening
Brittain’s work is driven by form, materials, and technology. Her pieces are conceptually rigorous and technically precise, with a clear emotional dimension. How she achieves this balance—and how she defines her role as a designer—has evolved over time.
Maxhedron
The Maxhedron chandelier explores material transformation.
When off, it visually recedes, with its mirrored, semi-translucent panels reflecting the surroundings. When lit, the piece reveals its internal constellation of bulbs, which cast patterned light onto nearby surfaces.
Cross
This series of candleholders began with a simple idea: cross two flat forms to create a 3-dimensional object. A small leather keystone interlocks the pieces’ metal plates.
finding an audience
Art and design are relational. Feedback can strengthen a work, while engagement can give it new life.