Marcon, Venice
from Venice since 1950
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GECKELER MICHELS
GECKELE& M(C)ELS is a design studio founded in 2013 by David
Geckeler and Frank Michels, with headquarters in Berlin and
Luxembourg. Te duo made their debut with a furniture and
lighting collection at the 2014 SaloneSatellite in Milan. Te design
duo from Germany and Luxembourg creates products for
renowned brands such as de Sede, ewo, Fredericia, Karimoku,
Muuto, Nespresso, Nike, Sancal, and Tecta. Teir expertise spans
creative direction, furniture, lighting, product design, and spatial
concepts. GECKELE& M(C)ELS explores product functionality
through the lens of human behaviour, paying special a,ention to
evolving usage pa,erns and ways of expression. Teir work
integrates innovative approaches while embracing design history,
contemporary technology, and digital design techniques. Teir
functionalist philosophy is enriched by intricate details and logical
frameworks that imbue their products with lasting emotional
appeal. Teir work has been showcased in prestigious venues like
the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Bauhaus-Archiv
in Berlin, the Reform Design Biennale in Copenhagen, and the
Awazu House in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Te studio has earned
numerous accolades, including the Red Dot Award, Big See Award,
Muuto Talent Award, Becker Design Award, and a nomination for
the German Design Award’s Newcomer category.
