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The studio
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Alex Klein is an award-winning German designer, artist, lecturer, and the founder of studio creative underdogs.
While pursuing his diploma in Industrial Design at the State Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Stuttgart and at ENSCI - Les Ateliers in Paris, Alex Klein gained valuable experience working with renowned design studios such as SIMON BUSSE STUDIO, NILS HOLGER MOORMANN, and Studio F. A. Porsche, serving international clients. His consistent attitudes and continuous pursuit of the highest quality have shaped his approach to work.
In addition to his project work, Alex Klein serves as a lecturer for furniture design at Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart and conducts workshops at various design universities.
studio creative underdogs was established in 2015 in Stuttgart, focusing on designing and consulting in the fields of product design, furniture design, and interior design for international clients. Additionally, the studio manages and implements free artistic collaborations with artists, brands, and galleries. The designs produced by studio creative underdogs have been exhibited in several cities around the world, showcasing the studio's innovative and diverse approach to design.
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We are open for creative cooperations and projects.
For inquiries and showroom visits please contact hello@studiocreativeunderdogs.com
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Academic Teaching
Summer Semester 2024 - Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Summer Semester 2023 - Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
Supervision of International Master of Interior Architectural Design Thesis 'The New Old – Furniture Upcycling Combined with 3D Printing' by Marco Krammer
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Summer Semester 2023 - Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
Supervision of Bachelor Product Design Thesis by Julia Kleinwächter
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Winter Semester 2022-23 - Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart
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Winter Semester 2021-22 - Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd - Laborwoche
'Hybrid Materials' Workshop together with Ann-Kathrin Eisenbarth
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Summer Semester 2021 - Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd
Awards
09.2024. Vista Alegre Artistic Residency in Ílhavo, Portugal
05.2023. iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 Gold for KEUCO AXESS - Freelance Work with Studio F. A. Porsche for KEUCO
12.2022. »Special Mention« for PERG at the German Design Award 2023 in the category - Excellent Architecture - Interior Architecture.
08.2022. reddot award winner - The ARGENT K6 RGB gaming keyboard - Freelance work with Studio F. A. Porsche for Thermaltake
08.2022. reddot award winner - The ARGENT DS 100 desk cooler - Freelance work with Studio F. A. Porsche for Thermaltake
08.2022. Residency at Libken Summer Academy, Gerswalde
06.2022. scholarship - Academy X 2022, Stuttgart
07.2021. reddot award winner - The ARGENT M5 RGB gaming mouse - Freelance work with Studio F. A. Porsche for Thermaltake
10.2012. VLOW! junior award 1. place / Bregenz
Selected clients we successfully worked with
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Exhibitions
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07.2023. openart Stuttgart - solo photo + furniture exhibition
05.2023. PERG gallery - LOST and FOUND by Charlie Edmiston, gallery bench / Ludwigsburg
05.2023. INTERZUM - HfT Stuttgart X FORBO Linoleum Furniture / Köln
03.2023. COLLECTIBLE Design Fair / Brussels, Belgium
03.2023. BLICKFANG - HfT Stuttgart X FORBO Linoleum Furniture / Stuttgart
11.2022. PERG gallery - SCU FLASH FURNITURE SERIES release / Ludwigsburg
08.2022. Libken Summer Academy, Group Exhibition, Gerswalde
07.2022. PERG gallery - SCU POP UP STORE & movie night / Ludwigsburg
06.2022. Academy X 2022, public exhibition in the city of Stuttgart
01.2022. PERG gallery - SCU furniture archive opening / Ludwigsburg
10.2020. Junge Möbelschau / Stuttgart
09.2020. Studio Solo Exhibition, Schätze des Westens / Stuttgart
01.2020. Consumer Electronics Show / Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2019. COMPUTEX /Taipei, Taiwan
11.2019. Smart City Expo World Congress / Barcelona
07.2017. State Academy of Arts and Design / Stuttgart
03.2017. BLICKFANG / Stuttgart
01.2017. imm / Cologne
01.2016. imm / Cologne
11.2015. ARD Buffet - Designerportrait / Baden-Baden
11.2015. Soopkitchen gallery / Stuttgart
07.2015. State Academy of Arts and Design / Stuttgart
04.2015. „1865 - Inspired by History“ by BASF designfabrik / design week Milan
03.2015. BLICKFANG LOCALS / Stuttgart
03.2015. IW8 - Lange Nacht der Museen - FUTURE CITY / Stuttgart
12.2014. LRG Arthouse / Stuttgart
12.2014. KICKS N´COFFEE Sneaker Exhibition Lounge / Stuttgart
11.2014. FLOID Showroom groupexhibition / Stuttgart
11.2014. YRPPLE STORE - Kiste Shopboard Release / Stuttgart
07.2014. MUNICH MASH Cultural Village / Munich
06.2014. JEUNES SATELLITES X LA JEUNE RUE / Paris
03.2014. BLICKFANG LOCALS / Stuttgart
11.2013. MEDIA OVERLOAD Videopremiere & Ausstellung / Karlsruhe, Heilbronn, Stuttgart
07.2013. State Academy of Arts and Design / Stuttgart
10.2012. VELOCITY Videopremiere / Stuttgart
03.2012. BLICKFANG / Stuttgart
03.2012. State Academy of Arts and Design / Stuttgart