Richard Holbrook graduated from the prestigious Art Center College of Design in 1981 with a degree in Transportation Design and went to work in Europe for PSA Peugeot Citroen. In 1985, he returned to Los Angeles and established his own studio. Working with Brown Jordan, Casablanca Fan, Dacor Appliances, Herman Miller, Thermador, Tropitone, and other industry leaders, he created a portfolio of projects diverse in scope and consistent in design excellence.
Throughout his career, Holbrook says his design philosophy and methodology have been heavily influenced by his earliest work with Herman Miller. That work began in the late 1980s and included the Ambi Chair and Levity Collection.