Gareth Tw Rees

Gareth TW Rees is a highly experienced design professional specializing in strategic design and innovation across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, footwear, and digital. Currently serving as the Lead Strategic Designer at Group Lotus since June 2023, Gareth also operates as a freelance Design Director at GTWR Design. In addition to creative roles, Gareth is actively involved in academia as an Associate Tutor at Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Visiting Tutor at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Previous positions include Senior Performance Footwear Designer at Gymshark and Innovation Designer at adidas, where notable contributions were made to footwear innovations and digital projects. Gareth's background includes a Master of Arts in Vehicle Design from the Royal College of Art and a Bachelor of Arts in Automotive Design from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, complemented by significant collaboration with prominent brands and institutions.