Rob Barber, VP Modular Systems + R&D

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LEADER • DESIGNER • SPEAKER • CREATIVE STRATEGIC THINKER

Biography

Since joining ATOMIC in 2010, Rob Barber, Vice President of Modular Systems + R&D, has been instrumental in leading ATOMIC’s product development efforts and propelling ATOMIC to be an industry leader in modular scenic stage products.

He and his team have introduced over 100 new products and several patented product lines, including Modular SuperLever, FASTwall, and SuperZipper. His team celebrates 13 industry-related design awards and multiple patents.

In addition to leading Modular Systems at ATOMIC’s headquarters in Lititz, PA, Rob has extended ATOMIC’s product reach by launching ATOMIC Modular Systems in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Frankfurt and by building lease partnerships around the globe.

Clients include an extensive list of entertainment and media brands such as iHeartRadio, MTV, FOX Sports, NBC, Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu, The Talk, and Ellen, and tours for artists like Madonna, Usher, Elton John, Miranda Lambert and Mötley Crüe.

Additionally, Rob has spoken both nationally and internationally throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia on a variety of topics including leadership and creativity.

Prior to ATOMIC, Rob was part of development team for Eggland’s Best Eggs and developed and patented the technology for printing on eggs, as well as designed the technology for environmentally controlled poultry houses.

He has a formal education in fine woodworking, computer science, and business management…an oddly weird and perfect fit for ATOMIC.

Rob serves nationally on the Advisory Board of the Parnelli Awards, which recognizes high-level achievement in the Concert Touring and Live Event industries. Locally, Rob was recently awarded the Medal of Honor from the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. An award honoring those who have made significant achievements in the fields of art, design, and creativity.

Publications\Perspective

DateLocationEvent/OccasionTopic
May 2022New York, NYInterior Design MagazineSpacekit Feature (pg. 46)
March 2022New York, NYOffice Insight PrintSpacekit’s Modular Wall Art (pg. 13)
March 2022New York, NYOffice Insight OnlineSpacekit’s Modular Wall Art
January 2022Philadelphia, PAConnected DesignPodcast
January 2022North Liberty, IAFDM+C MagazineATOMIC Blasts into Residential Market
October 2021Chicago, ILNeoConCommercial Art Installation
July 2021New York, NYAspire MagazineMaker Monday
July 2021Miami, FLBe Well TVThe Business of Creatives
April 2021Lititz, PASpacekitWho We Are

Speaking Engagements

DateLocationEvent/OccasionTopic
April 2023Frankfurt, GermanyPro Light & SoundHow You WOW
March 2023Orlando, FLThe Special EventHow You WOW
January 2023Edmonton, CanadaGo West 23How You WOW
January 2023Warren, VTAbundance Leadership ConferenceKeynote – The Big Pause…
June 2022San Francisco, CAMPI WECHow You WOW
June 2022Frankfurt, GermanyIMEX FrankfurtHow You WOW
May 2022Anaheim, CAThe Special EventSpare a Square – The Business of Collaboration
January 2022Killington, VTAbundance Leadership ConferenceKeynote – The Big Pause…Same Team, New Dreams
July 2021Miami, FLThe Special Event 2021 The Big Pause…Same Team, New Dreams
June 2020Las Vegas, NV (COVID Cancelled)InfoComm 2020Creativity in Three Acts
May 2020Frankfurt, Germany (COVID Cancelled)IMEX FrankfurtCreativity in Three Acts
November 2019Resorts World Sentosa, SingaporeThe Special event AsiaThe Changing Landscape of Experiential Events:
Design Thinking for Event Curation
October 2019Rock Lititz, Lancaster, PAAIA Central PA Architects Conference and Expo & Excellence in Design AwardsKeynote, “Creativity in Three Acts”
May 2019Lancaster, PA PA College of Art & DesignCommencement Speech  
April 2019                Frankfurt, GermanyProlight + SoundKeys to a Successful Show
April 2019Frankfurt, Germany Prolight + SoundTechnology Panel Discussion
April 201Frankfurt, GermanyProlight + SoundTechnology Panel Discussion
March 2019Louisville, KY  USITT   Keys to a Successful Show
February  2019New Hope, PAHeroic Public SpeakingTraining Completed
February  2019Los Angeles, CABoutique & Lifestyle Leaders Association ConferenceKeys to a Successful Show
January 2019San Diego, CA  The Special Event Keys to a Successful Show
August 2018Denver, COILEA Live Conference 20 Tips to a Successful Show
April 2018Frankfurt, GermanyProlight + SoundKeys to a Successful Show
April  2018United Arab Emirates, Dubai MESE Conference20 Tips to a Successful Show
February 2018New Orleans, LA The Special Event 20 Tips to a Successful Show
August 2017 Edmonton, CanadaILEA Live Conference Design Thinking Workshop

Awards

DateAwardsProductOrganization
2019Medal of HonorRob Barber, Recipient   PA College of Art & Design
2017Best New Product Award un-PanelWFX
2016    Best New Product AwardFABlok  WFX
2016 Best Industry InnovationFASTwallILEA Espirit Awards
2016Patent GrantedSuperZipperUSPTO
2015Best New Staging AwardFASTwallWFX
2015Rental Company of the YearSpotlight AwardEvent Solutions
2015Best New ProductBig Apple AwardsILEA
2014Best New Event ProductSuperWallBizBash Event Style Awards
2014Best New Product AwardSuperWallWFX