"[5] Flora, fauna, and natural formations are frequent inspirations for Trubridge's work, which includes lighting, furniture, large-scale commissions, and sculptural pieces.

[citation needed] In 2008, Trubridge designed Body Raft for the New Zealand exhibition "Furniture in Context," a Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust initiative.

A further developed version of Body Raft was shown at the 2001 Milan Furniture Fair, and its design was purchased by the Italian company Cappellini.

[citation needed] In 2010, the Pompidou Centre in Paris acquired Trubridge's Icarus installation (two Wing and one Sola light) for its permanent collection.

[citation needed] In the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours, Trubridge was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to design.