Powerlist Creative 30 2023: Paul BISHOP Owner and Founder, BISHOP DESIGN
Bishop Design’s owner and founder, Paul Bishop, has been has been a prominent figure in the Middle East’s design industry, teaming with prestigious brands to create some of the region’s most popular venues.
His influence spans the Americas, UK, Europe, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, resulting in collaborations with a diverse range of companies, including SLS Hotel, Bagatelle, Sumosan, Santini, Fauchon, and 75 Main, among others.
Over the past 12 months, Paul played a pivotal role in several high-profile projects at Bishop Design. Notable examples include Maiz, a restaurant in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, overseen by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He also contributed to the creation of a dynamic steampunk-inspired
F&B and entertainment concept for a leading hospitality investment and management company.
His significant worldwide expertise also guarantees that his projects stand out, garnering him recurrent commissions from renowned customers such as Sunset Hospitality and Compass Project Management when expanding into new regions. Beyond design, Paul has also been making an impact elsewhere. Earlier this year he supported a remarkable non-profit organisation, Habitat for Humanity. This incredible foundation is dedicated to building homes for families who are unable to obtain conventional house financing, making a significant impact on the lives of many.