Stefan Diez introduction to furniture design started in 1991 when for three years he worked as a cabinet maker. He founded his studio in 2003 and since then has worked in various fields of design ranging from furniture and tableware to industrial design. Some of his products have received international design awards.In 2008 he was art directior of Authentics together with Mirko Borsche and Christian Gärtner. Since 2007 he is Professor for Industrial Design at the HFG Karlsruhe. Diez works intensively with materials, technology and is passionate in his quest to fathom out their limitations. Together with his office they develop products that are precise, yet simple and above all are meant to meet human needs.