‘Design is the art of reducing.’
Alain Monnens is the designer | founder behind his award-winning studio for product design. Established in 2006 and based in Belgium, Alain’s studio emerged after his impactful experiences at an industrial design studio in The Netherlands and several leading design firms in Belgium.
Specializing in lighting, furniture, and objects, Alain’s designs are a testament to minimalist elegance and maximum functionality. For Alain, true design is about the seamless integration of elements, where form and function are harmoniously intertwined. His philosophy centers on the art of reduction, believing that less is indeed more.
Alain’s work transcends traditional boundaries, viewing design for various sectors as a dynamic form of cross-pollination. This unique approach has not only set his studio apart but also garnered international recognition. Over the years, his exceptional designs have earned him prestigious awards, including the Henry Van de Velde Label, the iF Design Award, and multiple Red Dot Design Awards.
Alain Monnens’ studio continues to push the boundaries of design, creating timeless pieces that inspire and elevate everyday life.
AWARDS
2014
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OLIVER red dot design award (D)
OLIVER interior innovation award (D)
U-LIGHT design and design international award (F)
2013
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U-LIGHT designpreis – nominee (D)
OBO design and design international award (F)
BULLET design and design international award (F)
2012
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SERVICE BIN, CRANE & 25° best product design
at the four annual Design Award of Province West-Flanders (B)
2011
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SERVICE BIN design and design international award (F)
25° design and design international award (F)
CRANE design and design international award (F)
2010
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BERTUS red dot design award (D)
FLOWER design and design international award (F)
SAX design and design international award (F)
BIG BANG design and design international award (F)
2LINK design and design international award (F)
2009
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BERTUS design and design international award (F)
BRACE design and design international award (F)
FLIP designpreis – nominee (D)
STRETCH designpreis – nominee (D)
CONE designpreis – nominee (D)
2008
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FLIP red dot design award (D)
STRETCH red dot design award (D)
STRETCH design and design international award (F)
STRETCH selection Award of the City Mechelen (B)
CONE selection Award of the City Mechelen (B)
2006
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CONE Henry van de Velde Label (B)
2004
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TUBE best product design
at the four annual Design Award of Province West-Flanders (B)
THE JOINT selection design competition of designboom (UK)
2000
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V-CHAIR selection Design Award of the City Mechelen (B)
1996
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LETTER-BOX BELGIUM POST selection Exit’96 (B)
LETTER-BOX BELGIUM POST & EROTIC
award Arts and Crafts committee of the Province Limburg (B)
1995
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HALLSTAND 1° award innovative design
HALLSTAND 2° award commercial | industrial design,
Young Design Award MECC Maasstricht (NL)
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