Piet Hein Eek is a Dutch designer. He is known for designs which require significant time from craftspeople, despite using very inexpensive, found materials.[1]
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| Born | (1967-04-29) April 29, 1967 (age 55) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Design Academy Eindhoven |
| Known for | Design |
| Awards | Culture Prize Brabant |
Piet Hein Eek's work has an ecological focus. His emphasis on using found materials is in service of a sustainable design practice.[2] His designs often bring out natural qualities of his materials, giving his pieces a distinctive look.
He has undertaken projects in sustainability in developing countries, as well as furniture design and production projects in his native the Netherlands.[3] In 2018, he developed a furniture line in collaboration with IKEA.[4]
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