Sebastian Herkner is a German designer who is recognized for his innovative and experimental approach to product design. Sebastian Herkner was born in Bad Mergentheim. He studied product design at HfG Offenbach am Main where he founded his own studio for objects, interior design and exhibition design in 2006. During his studies, he already focused on designing objects and furniture merging various cultural contexts. He gets his inspiration from original materials and techniques. Through the use of contemporary technologies and refinement methods, he reinterprets simple mechanical principles and processing technologies. Today, Herkner is one of the most important designers of his generation. He works for international companies, designs furniture and lamps, porcelain and glass, and also curates and stages exhibitions dealing with design.
