SYLVAIN WILLENZ

Belgium-based, signature designer Sylvain Willenz creates furniture, lighting, and products for international clients since 2004. Born in Brussels in 1978, Sylvain Willenz has lived consecutively in the US, Belgium, and the UK. Sylvain studied MA Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating in 2003. In 2004, he opened his Design Office, based in Brussels, Belgium. Considered one of the most influential Belgian creatives, Sylvain was named Belgian Designer of the Year in 2009. Renown for his strong yet simple graphic aesthetic, Sylvain is fascinated by production, manufacturing and pays great attention to detail. Originally wanting to be a cartoonist, Sylvain turned towards Product design. Over the years, Sylvain developed a singular style of ligne claire, which instills his simple, elegant and graphic designs, so recognizable and unique today.