Born in Brussels in 1978, Sylvain Willenz has lived consecutively in the US, Belgium and in the UK. He studied MA Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London, graduating in 2003. In 2004, he opened his Design Office, based in Brussels. With an approach to design characterized by a clear inquisitiveness for products, industry and processes, Sylvain Willenz and his team work on various projects ranging from lighting to products, electronics and furniture for renowned clients such as Established & Sons, HAY, Cappellini , Tamawa, Chevalier Editions, amongst others. In 2009, Sylvain Willenz was nominated Belgian Designer of the Year. His works have been granted several awards including iF Awards and Red Dot "Best of the Best" Awards. The Torch light series was nominated Best in Lighting and Overall Best Product of the Year at the UK Grand Designs Awards in 2009.