The goal pursued by Studio Tord Boontje is a delicate combination of design and emotion. They seek inspiration in nature and investigate the imagination and emotions of the observer.

The work of Studio Tord Boontje arises from the conviction that modernity does not mean minimalism, that the contemporary should not abandon tradition and that technology should not betray people and the senses.

Enschede, 1986 – 1991. He studied industrial design at the Design Academy in Eindhoven and then completed a Master's degree at the Royal College of Art in London (1992 – 1994) where he was head of Product Design from 2009 to 2013. In 1996 he founded the Studio Tord Boontje.

The attractive objective pursued by the Studio is a delicate combination between design and emotion. The studio's work arises from the conviction that modernity does not mean minimalism, that the contemporary should not abandon tradition and that technology should not betray people and the senses. The projects of Studio Tord Boontje tend to temper the angles, seek inspiration in nature and investigate the imagination and emotions of the observer.

Studio Tord Boontje has developed several products and pieces of furniture for brands such as: Alexander McQueen, Moroso, Habitat, Artecnica, Swarovski, Kvadrat, Perrier-Jouët; Shiseido.

The most recent awards are: 2013 and 2007 Red Dot Awards; 2006 IF Product Design Award for the Table Stories table; 2005 Dutch Designer of the Year; 2005 Innovation Prize for textile collection, at the Cologne Fair.

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