Frans de la Haye
In 1982,Frans de la Haye founded DE LA HAYE DESIGN, a company dedicated to design in all its spectrums - from architecture to consumer goods, from bicycles to petrol stations. Their award-winning work includes blood transfusion equipment, office furniture, ergonomic work chairs, wind turbines, lighting systems, modular theatre seats, building technology, bed systems and interface design for electronics.
For Hay, the key is to create durable objects with a balanced symmetry between technical, aesthetic and durability. He places great emphasis on the environment and strives to use resources efficiently with a low carbon footprint without compromising on quality.