Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan began independent design work immediately after completing his studies, while his brother, who was still in school, assisted him.
Since 1999 the brothers have worked together as joint partners in their own design firm, with work ranging from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. Despite creating very functional furniture, the Bouroullecs maintain an experimental activity and their designs often have a poetic nature. Today, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec design for numerous manufacturers, including Vitra, Kvadrat, Magis, Alessi, Cappellini, Mattiazzi, Flos, and more recently Hay.