Interview:
Konstantin Grcic (*1965) was trained as a cabinet maker at The John Make-
peace School for Craftsmen in Wood before studying Design at the Royal
College of Art in London. He set up his own office in Munich in 1991. Today
Konstantin Grcic Design is based in Berlin. The office is active in several fields
ranging from industrial design projects, exhibition design and architectural
collaborations. Amongst his renowned clients are Aeance, Authentics, Cassina,
ClassiCon, Flötotto, Flos, Galerie Kreo, Kettal, Laufen, Muji, Nespresso, Plank,
Smart and Vitra. Grcic defines function in human terms, combining formal strict-
ness with considerable mental acuity and humour.
His work is characterised by a careful research into the history of art, design and
architecture and his passion for technology and materials.
Konstantin
Grcic
