Stefan Diez
Raised in a fourth-generation family of carpenters, Stefan Diez's initial bond with craftsmanship deeply shaped his development as an industrial designer. Following the family tradition, he trained as a cabinetmaker before studying industrial design with Richard Sapper at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart. Working with Konstantin Grcic for several years, Stefan founded DIEZ OFFICE in Munich after graduating in 2002. Since 2007 Stefan has been a lecturer in Industrial Design at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design, joining the School of Industrial Design Lund, Sweden, 2015. Since 2018 Stefan Diez has been head of industrial design at the Vienna University of Applied Arts. In 2008, DIEZ OFFICE radically revamped and moved into the premises of a former joinery, the ideal platform for Diez's distinct combination of practical experimentation and technical know-how. Driven by curiosity and supported by a network of local artisans and specialists, DIEZ OFFICE is dedicated to transforming ideas into real products with great diligence and competence. Together with his team, Stefan Diez is particularly focused on the potential of a circular economy, exploring a broad spectrum of everyday products whose raw materials can be recycled and integrated into a more sustainable material cycle. This approach has led to the creation of award-winning furniture, lighting fixtures and accessories, in collaboration with internationally renowned manufacturers such as EMU, Rosenthal, Thonet, HAY, e15, Magis, Vibia, Viccarbe, Wagner and many more.
