Our Story

Gingko Design is a family-owned business founded in the UK by Natalie and Paul Sun in 2011. What began as a shared passion for art and design has grown into a business shaped by family life, curiosity, and care.

Design is not something we do alone. Every idea is discussed around the table — with each other, and often with our children involved — whose imagination and honesty continue to inspire the way we think about light, form, and everyday objects. This open, thoughtful approach keeps our designs human, intuitive, and grounded in real life.

We believe good design should be simple yet elegant, sustainable yet enduring, and inspiring to others. Guided by this philosophy, we create thoughtful, design-led products that balance beauty with function, bringing warmth, calm, and meaning into the home.

Each piece is made using carefully chosen materials and considered details, designed to be lived with over time — objects created with care, designed to last, and shaped for moments that truly matter.

Why “Gingko”?

It’s a question we’re often asked. The ginkgo biloba is one of the world’s oldest tree species—celebrated for its beauty, resilience, and long tradition of use for wellbeing. Its golden autumn leaves and enduring strength reflect what we value most: thoughtful design, natural beauty, and products made to last.

Today, we’re based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, in the heart of Shakespeare’s county, where we live just outside Warwick with our two children. As a family business, we’re proud of how far Gingko has come—and even more excited about what’s next. We hope you’ll love our products as much as we’ve loved creating them.