Sylvain Willenz

Sylvain Willenz is a Belgian designer who has run his own office in Brussels since 2004, making furniture, lighting and products for international manufacturers. Born in Brussels in 1978, he studied MA Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating in 2003, and was named Belgian Designer of the Year in 2009.

His work is built on a strong, simple graphic language, the ligne claire he has refined into a recognisable signature, applied to seating, tables, lamps, textiles and prints for clients including Muuto, Established & Sons, Sancal, AGO and Febrik for Kvadrat. The office is small and stays close to production, with an emphasis on function, materials and intelligent manufacturing. Pieces have entered the permanent collections of museums, and he also produces limited editions with galleries and for private clients.