ronde pendant lamp

Oliver Schick was born in 1969 in Darmstadt, Germany, and studied product design at the HBK - University of Fine Arts and Design in Saarbruecken. After graduating, he worked freelance for several studios and in 2005 he founded his own studio with a focus on furniture, lighting and interior design and has since worked for companies such as Ligne Roset and Skandiform.

"My aim is to design products with character that are timeless and easy to comprehend. Often, only minor changes or unexpected details are needed to give a product a lively character which sparks the associations and emotions of the user." His Ronde Pendant clearly echoes this philosophy, with its understated yet effectual details.

Schick also engages with a range of more experimental projects with design-related themes, focusing on materials, functions, usage and sustainable development.

GUBI is a global design house on a continual quest. A journey. Fuelled by a passion to discover overlooked icons from the past and future icons in the making, GUBI has made a distinctive name for itself in the international design arena as a dynamic design force to be reckoned with. Curiosity, courage and intuition are key components for the success of a company that sees itself as a treasure hunter. For Jacob Gubi Olsen, who is Chief Creative Officer heading up GUBI with his brother Sebastian, "Design is all about discovering gems and following your instincts. It involves travelling, searching and finding long-lost remnants from the past as well as contemporary, cutting-edge designs from new artists on the horizon." The result is an eclectic, intercontinental collection that blurs the lines between the past and the future. An extensive assortment of extremely aesthetic, thought-provoking designs characterised by simple, arresting shapes, original materials and innovative techniques which defy time and space. Imbued with a beauty that resonates with design aficionados, architects and designers all around the world.