Profile
GECKELER MICHELS is a berlin-based design duo formed by David Geckeler and Frank Michels. Both designers met during their studies and founded their studio in 2013. Since the beginning, the duo is working on designs in the field of furniture, tableware, lighting and accessories. GECKELER MICHELS’ style matrix combines german design roots with an undogmatic and eclectic approach between the many aestehtic discourses of present time. For the designers, approaching new projects always goes along with the appropriation of a related vocabulary. In their eyes it is a crucial way to articulate integral and outstanding answers. A focus on cutting-edge concepts and a passion for material and technology can be stated as the main impulses for creating accurate and subtle products.
Biography:
David Geckeler
David Geckeler (born 1984) grew up near Lake Constance, south Germany. He initiated his design studies at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Studying abroad at the the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen have added to broadening his horizon. He completed his studies in industrial design at The Berlin University of Arts with his diploma degree in 2012. Later he gained professional experience working for Berlin based Designer Mark Braun.
Frank Michels
Frank Michels (born 1984) was raised near Luxembourg City. After attending The Berlin University of Arts architecture department in 2004-06, he graduated in industrial design at The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam in 2010. During that time, Michels was also studying at University of Lisbon and working for portuguese designer Marco Sousa Santos. More recently, Frank Michels gained experience working for lighting company Rich Brilliant Willing in New York.
