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Thomas Bentzen
Basic information
Thomas Bentzen Industrial Design is a Copenhagen-based design studio founded in 2010.
Thomas Bentzen’s design is characterized by simplicity, rationality and functionality. With simple and narrative designs, he creates meaningful products for everyday life. His passion is to design products that engage and create curiosity, that are functional and simple and meet the human need while in use. He persistently explores form and function and the potentials of the materials in his pursuit to design long-lasting and durable products.
Thomas Bentzen is firmly rooted in the Danish design tradition, emphasizing material knowledge, craftsmanship and rational industrial manufacturing processes. Prototyping and model making are key elements in his design process.
Quotation
"“For me, inspiration comes from hard work. It comes when I build and assemble models. When I can think with my hands.”"
Desig by Thomas Bentzen
Desig by Thomas Bentzen
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Thomas Bentzen worked as Head of Design for Muuto from 2013 to 2015, and as Design Manager from 2011 to 2013. From 2005 to 2010, Thomas Bentzen was Senior Designer and subsequently Partner at Studio Louise Campbell. He graduated from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Design in 2003.
Awards and Accolades
Danish Design Award 2020 – His Soft Lounge Chair for TAKT won the Danish Design Award, praised for its flat-pack, eco-certified design that is easy to assemble and disassemble, with replaceable parts. Danish Design Award
Dezeen Awards 2020 – The Soft Lounge Chair also won the Seating Design of the Year award, recognized for its innovative approach to sustainable furniture design.
Kyoto Global Design Award – Bentzen was recognized as a laureate, highlighting his contributions to design that embody simplicity, rationality, and functionality.