Studio Shields

Our Vision

At Studio Shields, our vision is to create beautiful, functional spaces that enhance our clients’ quality of life. We believe everyone deserves to live in a space that inspires them and reflects their unique personality.

Our Process

Our design process is tailored to each client’s specific needs and preferences. We start by getting to know you and your vision for your space, and we work with you every step of the way to ensure that the final result exceeds your expectations.

Background

Ruby’s decade-long partnership with her carpenter husband has honed her ability to create custom masterpieces that balance form with function. Her foundation in advertising as an Art Director sharpens her precision and enriches her creative process, ensuring every project resonates with purpose and sophistication. Working alongside some of Melbourne’s most esteemed architects, Ruby brings a holistic understanding of design, delivering spaces that not only reflect her clients’ dreams but elevate them.

Philosophy

Collaboration lies at the heart of Ruby’s ethos – from clients, trades, suppliers and artisans. Interior design is more than aesthetics—it’s storytelling through space. Guided by a boundless imagination and an instinct for conceptually rooted ideas, Ruby redefines tradition with fearless colour, tactile richness, and sculptural expression. Each project is a seamless fusion of historical reverence and contemporary audacity, always imbued with her signature twist.

Inspired by the boldness of fashion runways and the ingenuity of design pioneers, Ruby curates interiors that are as layered and dynamic as the lives they frame. Her meticulous eye for detail and encyclopedic sourcing skills allow her to blend bespoke craftsmanship with unexpected finds, resulting in spaces that are deeply personal and effortlessly stylish.

Background

With over a decade of experience as a skilled carpenter, Patrick has had the privilege of working alongside some of Melbourne’s most esteemed architects, including Kennedy Nolan, Maddison Architects, Winwood McKenzie, and most recently, SSdH. Renowned for his ingenuity on-site, management of trades, and collaborative approach, Patrick has built a reputation for his ability to bring complex design visions to life with precision and creativity.

Beyond his professional work, Patrick dedicates his spare time to Studio Shields’ personal renovation project, The View, where he collaborates with Ruby to design and create bespoke pieces that reflect their shared vision. His passion for furniture and lighting design continues to grow, with a notebook brimming with ideas, each one a testament to his evolving creativity and commitment to craftsmanship.

Philosophy

Patrick’s approach to design is rooted in a deep respect for sustainability, materiality, and the seamless harmony of form and function. With an unwavering passion for timber – its longevity, natural beauty, and timeless appeal, he crafts pieces that honour the integrity of the material while celebrating its potential for reinvention.

Driven by a commitment to breathing new life into the old, Patrick specialises in transforming recycled materials into thoughtfully designed, enduring pieces. His work reflects a conscious balance between innovation and tradition, where every creation tells a story of renewal and purpose. Through mindful craftsmanship, Patrick ensures that each piece not only serves a function but also enriches the space it inhabits with warmth, character, and sustainability at its core.