"Creativity depends on your open mind"

Markus Kurkowski is an industrial designer located next to Frankfurt a.M. in Germany who creates products for international customers in various fields of design such as bathroom objects, consumer goods, investment goods, lighting design and interior design. He graduated from the University of Darmstadt, Faculty of Design in the year of 2012 as industrial designer. Specialised in Universal Design - a process of design which includes all abilities of every kind of individual - Markus developed a unique caravan concept which is focussed on accessibility, freedom from barriers and high aesthetics.
 
After his studies Markus has worked for Aroma ID in Offenbach, a.M. gaining experience within the fields of consumer goods, e.g. designing for customers like BRAUN. Starting as self-employed Designer in 2015 Markus has consolidated his interest for bathroom design - especially its high value of shape-finding and material.

Following his credo “creativity depends on your open mind” Markus comprehends our positive attitude towards life and our curiosity for variety as basis for good design. Nature is Markus’ primary inspiration to develop unique shapes for aesthetic and functional products which are capable to connect people and which they benefit from. Numerous national and international design awards confirm that his design language is widely appreciated.

Clients

Highlite International / NL

Prolights / ITA

Albert I’m Stein / PL

Meaton / CN

Bacon Lighting / AUS

Lightweight / GER

Dill Buttons / GER

Zimmer und Kreim / GER

Urbi et Orbi / GRE

Ideavit / NL

Urbastyle / BE

Pfeiffer / GER

Atena / TW

FRAE / CN


Awards

2022  /  Bolia Design Award, Finalist of Public Choice Category
2022  /  LICC London International Creatives Competition / Finalist Selection, 2x
2022  /  IDA - International Design Awards, Special Mention
             Category Home Interior Products / Bathroom Fittings / Appliances
2021  /  Archiproducts Design Awards Winner 2021 - Bathroom Products
2020  /  Desall Outdoor Lighting, Special Mention
2018  /  IDA - International Design Awards, Gold Winner 
             Category Home Interior Products / Bathroom Fittings/ Appliances
2017  /  Best of Houzz Service
2015  /  Bayerischer Staatspreis Winner, Category Interior Design
2014  /  Franz Award Gold Award Winner, Concept Group
2014  /  German Design Award Newcomer Nominee
2014  /  German Design Award Nominee
2013  /  Staatspreis Hessen, Universal Design - 1. Place
2013  /  AED Neuland - Winner Transportation
2013  /  VDA Design Award - Special Mention
2013  /  Red Dot Design Award Winner
2013  /  Core 77 - Student Winner, Category Transportation
2013  /  VDID - Winner Newcomer
2013  /  Universal Design Award Consumer Favourite
2013  /  Universal Design Award Winner
2011  /  Index Design Award Nominee

Exhibitions

​​2024 / Prolight and Sound, Highlite International, Frankfurt a.M.

2024 / Salone del Mobile, Urbi et Orbi, Milan

2024 / Light + Building, Beacon Lighting, Frankfurt a.M.

​​2023 / Prolight and Sound, Highlite International, Frankfurt a.M.

2022 / ISH, Ideavit B.V., Frankfurt, a.M.

2022 / Prolight and Sound, Highlite International, Frankfurt a.M.

2021 / Archiproducts, Milan

​2020 / Infinite Bath, Design Week, Guangzhou

2019 / ISH, Ideavit B.V., Frankfurt, a.M.

2018 / Kitchen and Bath, FRAE, Shanghai

2017 / ISH, Ideavit B.V., Frankfurt, a.M.

2016 / Interzum, Meaton, Cologne

2015 / Designhaus, Darmstadt

2015 / BMW Design Museum, Bayerischer Staatspreis, Munich

2014 / Franz Award Design ceremony, Beijing

2013 / AED Neuland, design exhibition, Stuttgart

2013 / IAA, IDA Design award exhibition, Frankfurt, a.M.

2013 / MCBW exhibition Universal Design Award, Munich