2008 Europe 40 under 40

MARC KRUSIN

GREAT BRITAIN

Marc Krusin graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BA (Hons) degree in furniture design. After placements with Fred Scott in London, George Sowden in Milan and a brief professional experience in Leeds, he began his career in Milan collaborating as a designer with various studios. These include Piero Lissoni’s office, where he is presently Design Manager and runs projects for clients of international reputation such as Alessi, Kartell, Flos and Wella.
In 2003 he participated in two cultural exhibitions during the Milan furniture fair:”“Copper Connects Life” at the Italian Copper Institute and”“PVC for life and Living” at the Torre Branca.
In 2007, he designed the Wa (Harmony in Japanese) furniture system with Piero Lissoni. He has also designed for other anufacturers: Koziol, Liv’it, Bosa ceramiche, Fontana Arte, Pallucco, Caop d’Opera, Saporiti, Viccarbe..

Right: Wa Desking System (2007) for Knoll International.