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Known for his minimalist and functional approach to design. Its design philosophy is based on the idea that form should follow function and that beauty comes from efficiency and simplicity. Grcic began his design career in the 1990s. He studied design at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1991 he founded his studio in Munich, where he started creating products for the most important international brands such as Magis, Vitra, Flos and Plank. One of Grcic's first products was the Chair One chair, by Magis in 2003. The chair was made of die-cast aluminum, acclaimed for its light weight, strength and minimalist design. In addition to the Chair One chair, Grcic has designed other successful products. These include the Myto chair for Plank, the Medici armchair for Mattiazzi and the Mayday lamp for Flos.
Grcic's work has been exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Center Pompidou in Paris and the Design Museum in London. Over the years he has received numerous awards for his work, including the Compasso d'Oro in 2001 and 2014. One of the features that characterizes Grcic's work is the attention to the production process. Grcic believes that design should be a collaborative process between designers and manufacturers. Grcic's work has been influenced by many past designers and architects, including Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Jean Prouvé. However, its design is unique and distinctive, characterized by minimalism, functionality and aesthetics. In summary, Konstantin Grcic is one of the most influential and innovative industrial designers of our time. Thanks to the care of the production process and his ability to collaborate with manufacturers, Grcic has created many successful furniture accessories over the years, which have been displayed in design exhibitions around the world.