Stefan Diez is a German designer who has received several awards and recognition for his innovative designs in furniture and product design. He has worked for renowned brands and design studios, and is known for his experimentation with materials and form. Growing up in a household of 4th-generation carpenters, Stefan Diez’s early bond with craftsmanship profoundly shaped his development as an industrial designer. Following family tradition, he trained as a cabinetmaker before studying industrial design under Richard Sapper at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. Stefan graduated in 2002 and founded DIEZ OFFICE in Munich. In 2008, DIEZ OFFICE moved into the renovated premises of a former joinery, the ideal platform for Diez’s distinct combination of hands-on experimentation and technical know-how. Led by curiosity and supported by a network of local craftsmen and specialists, DIEZ OFFICE is dedicated to transforming ideas into actual products with great diligence and proficiency. Together with his team, Stefan Diez has been exploring a broad spectrum of design, creating award-winning furniture, luminaires and accessories.
