Koen Van Extergem
Lionel Doyen
Through his elegant minimalistic style, Belgian designer Koen Van
Extergem (1989) has brought a sense of purity and lightness to
Manutti. He studied product development and furniture design
and joined the Manutti design team in 2013. His sleek, clean-cut
creations are at the heart of the Air collection: a generation of
durable outdoor solutions that are meticulously crafted, yet
warm and full of character. In 2018, he was recognised with the
Archiproducts Design Award for his Duo rocking chair.
With a practical understanding of product usability and an eye
for fine details, Lionel Doyen (1978) takes a slightly different
approach to design and development. Specialised in service,
product and industrial design, the French designer aims to
create on a more personal and experimental level, always
keeping the customer’s experience in mind. His style can best
be described as innovative and timeless, as he consistently looks
beyond mere aesthetic appeal. He designed the Kumo, San &
Solid collections for Manutti, blending design with everyday
comfort. In 2013, he launched his own design studio.
Designer of Air
Designer of Kumo & Solid
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