Born in 1965 in Soets,The Netherlands

. studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven,
. started collaborating with Droog Design in the early 90s,
. taught at the Design Academy Eindhoven in previous yearsand now teaches at the Royal College of Art in London,
. formed Studio Makkink & Bey with Rianne Makkink in 2002,
. works for Droog, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, and Moooi.


Awards:

. Prins Bernard Cultuurfonds Award, 2005
. Harrie Tillie Award from Stedelijk Museum, 2005
. Roermond and the Interior Award  from Lensvelt/de Architect, 2003


Famous Works:

Tree-trunk bench for Droog Design, 1999
Kokon Furniture for Droog Design, 1999
Ear Chair for Proof by SV, 2002
St.Petersburg Chair for Droog Design, 2003