Meet Our Creative Director Rute Martins
Rute Martins, Creative Director and co-founder of Greenapple, has been at the heart of the brand’s designs since its establishment in 2005. As the creative force behind Greenapple, Rute designs every piece —from the core collection to bespoke creations that bring clients’ visions to life.
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Born and raised in Portugal and mother of five, including two sets of twins, Rute holds a degree in economics. After founding Greenapple with her husband Sérgio Rebola, Greenapple’s CEO, she shifted from her economics background to pursue her true passion for design, earning a design degree in Lisbon.
Alongside iconic pieces like the Bordeira Coffee Table and Biloba Sideboard, Rute has developed bespoke interior designs for clients around the world, including projects in New York, Miami, London, and Switzerland. Her work has been featured in 1stDibs Introspective magazine, Incollect magazine, and the Financial Times’ How to Spend It.
Drawing inspiration from Portugal’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Rute Martins’ designs reflect a unique balance of organic and contemporary elements. With an intuitive talent for design, Rute channels her creativity into each piece, much like a composer or writer expresses their inspiration through their art. Her deep understanding of client preferences and aspirations allows her to seamlessly combine her unique creativity with their personal style and dream designs.
