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View Larger Image and Additional Photos of Frans Schrofer STATEMENT OF ART:About Frans Schrofer : Frans has an insatiable passion for tools. He completed several mechanical educations and holds a degree from the Design Academy in Eindhoven. In 1984, Frans Schrofer founded Studio Schrofer. He had the vision to create furniture designs that balanced sculptural beauty with ergonomic excellence. Nearly forty years on, Studio Schrofer has grown from a passion into an international business with a multi-disciplinary team.
Today, his innovative outlook, technical prowess and appreciation for organic and feminine forms dictate that comfort and multi-functionality be central to his designs. Studio Schrofer stands apart from other designers in its attention to detail and understanding of diverse lifestyles that express user individuality .
This allows the studio to excel at tailoring designs to client needs, creating unique lexicon of form that speaks to the hearts of people from The Netherlands to all corners of the globe.
Schrofer’s designs continue to intrigue artists, engineers, and above all those who value comfort and aesthetics. Their designs achievements have been recognized by the Dutch government and the international design industry, resulting in numerous design awards and appointment of the studio as Creative Ambassador for The Hague.
It starts with a respect for the home environment, a love for the human body, knowledge of materials, construction, and form, and a dedication to making meaningful and impactful societal contributions. We achieve these goals by engaging in a dialogue between designer and manufacturer, designer and craftsman, designer and global citizens. I am always on the look out for new tools that can help my design process and enable me to create more daring shapes. I get excited with I see a beautifully crafted hand tool. There is a sense of security and affection when you work with quality tools – that why I call my furniture designs “Tools for Living”. ORGANIZATION: STUDIO SCHROFER EDUCATION: 1978-1983: Design Academy, Eindhoven, The Netherlands 1976-78, Mechanical Engineering, LTS, LEIDEN/NL 1975-76, Electronic Technique, LTS, LEIDEN/NL 1973-74, Automotive mechanics, LTS, LEIDEN/NL 1971-72, Metal work, LTS, LEIDEN/NL EXPERIENCE: 1984-2000, Teacher 3d design, Royal Academy of Art, THE HAGUE/NL 1983-1986, Packaging & 3d interior designer, Stadium Design, LISSE/NL PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS: 2008, ELLE Inside Design, "Studio Schrofer - 25 Year Retrospective", Claire Begheyn Atelier, Amsterdam, The NL 2008, RAI, "Studio Schrofer Retrospective", RAI, Woonbeurs, Amsterdam, The NL AWARDS: 2015, 2017, 2019 Finalist, Becker Design forum, BRACKEL/GERMANY 2017, Winner, Green Good Design Award, CHICAGO, IL/USA 2015, Winner, Red Dot Award, ESSEN/GERMANY 2015 Winner, Good Industrial Design Award, CHICAGO, IL/USA 2011 Winner, Good Design Award, CHICAGO, IL/ USA PRESS APPEARANCES: 2021, “Protocol Sepak with Furniture Designers, Studio Schrofer, about their new collections ‘Bizu & ‘Wink’”, Design Insider, pg 1, 15 Dec 2021, 2020, "Vormenwereld als Vertrekpunt", Proef! Hospitality, pgs 46-47, Fall 2020, BREDA, NL 2018, "Overal Familie", WOTH, pgs 92-103, No. 12, THE HAGUE/NL 2013, “The Hague’s Creative Ambassador”, The Underground, pg 17, May/June, THE HAGUE/NL BOOKS: 2021, "Frans de Wit. Landmarks", 224 pages, Primavera Pers, Chief Editor, LEIDEN/NL, ISBN 9 789059 973251 ACCOLADES: 2010, Creative Ambassador of The Hague (life appointment), THE HAGUE/NL. 2004-2006 - Vice President of The NL, Tjenck Willink - Association of the Councils of State - relation gift to all EU members,THE HAGUE/NL. 2004, Prime Minister Balkenden Office, furniture for lounge area, THE HAGUE/NL. 1990 Ministry of Internal Affairs - Diplomatic Relations Gift Design, THE HAGUE/NL. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Dutch, English - native Italian - beginner COMPUTER LITERACY: 3D Studio Max - Expert 3D Studio Max Interactive - Expert Photoshop - Expert Window programs - Expert COURSES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS:: 2010-2011, Guest Lecturer on Product Design, IPO (Industrial Product Design) ROTTERDAM/NL 1992-2008, Advisory Committee, IPO, THE HAGUE/NL 1987-2002, 3D Design instructor, Royal Academy of Art,THE HAGUE/NL MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS: 2007-2010, Bond voor Nederlands Ontwerpers (BNO), Amsterdam/NL JURY MEMBERSHIPS: 2005-2007, Kunstenaars & Co., Amsterdam/NL 2019, Woonbeurs, RAI, Amsterdam, Best Design, Amsterdam/NL HOBBIES: Citroën DS & Maserati owner, collector, restorer and enthusiast Post WWII Dutch contemporary painting collector CLIENTELE: 2010-2018, Alma Contract (CN), garden furniture designs 2018 to present, Artisan (BA), table design 2001 to present, Bree's New World (NL), chair designs 2015 to present, Bert Plantagie (NL), chair, sofa designs 2018 to present, BoConcept (DK),chair, sofa designs 2018 to present, Bolia (DK), chair design 2022, Creation Italia (NL), recliner chair designs 2018 to present, Durlet (BE), chair, sofa, table designs 2018 to present, Ersa Mobilya (TK), chair, sofa designs 2013 to present, Gealux (NL), recliner chair designs 2015, Hartman Outdoor (NL), garden furniture 2021 to present, JMS (PT), wooden chair designs 2018 to present, Jori (BE), armchair design 2020 to present, Kebe (DK), chair designs 2015 to present, Koinor (DE), chair designs 2000 to present, Leolux, chair designs 1992 to present, Metaform (NL), table designs 2005-2018, Molinari (IT), sofa, chair designs 2010 to present, Natuzzi (IT), sofa designs 2012 -2018, Rolf Benz (DE), chair designs 2007 -2018, Safretti (NL), eco-fireplace designs 2020 to present, Satelliet (NL), garden, chair designs 2005-2010, Scancom (VN), garden furniture designs 2016 to present, Stern Gartenmöbel (DE), garden furniture designs 1999-2018, Lister UK/SunWood Industries/SC (1988)Co. Ltd. (TH), garden, indoor designs 2014-2018, Vandecasteele (BE), garden, indoor furniture designs 2000 to present, VEPA (NL), office furniture designs 1999-2005, Xindao (NL), garden furniture designs 2017, The Wool Studio (NL), carpet designs 2010-2017, XAL (AT), lighting designs WEB SITE: WWW.STUDIOSCHROFER.COM PORTFOLIO URL: WWW.STUDIOSCHROFER.COM REGISTRATION DATE: 2021-06-23 14:37:03 COUNTRY/REGION: Netherlands ACCOUNT TYPE: Agency |
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