PIET HEIN EEK
In 1990, Piet Hein Eek graduated from the Academy for Industrial Design (later Design Academy) in Eindhoven. Eek’s principle is to create with what is available. Material, technique and craftsmanship are starting points for his designs. By using what the world has to offer as a starting point instead of putting the idea first, Eek is able to produce his (lighting) designs for reasonable prices in Eindhoven despite high labour costs.