About Jacob Strobel

Following his childhood love for working with wood, Jacob Strobel was trained as a cabinet maker at his uncle's workshop. Driven by the desire to focus on the creative process, he decided to study wood design at the University Of Applied Art Schneeberg, Germany, where he developed his substantial way of creation. He also gained craft and design experience with materials such as glass, plastics, porcelain and metal, studying 3D Design at Gray´s School Of Art Aberdeen, Scotland. During his internship at Studio Christian Haas he internalized the values of style and brand identity. As Head of Design at TEAM 7 Jacob Strobel helped to push the brand to its current leading position for about 7 years whilst maintaining the values of its long tradition. Since 2015 he holds the position of Professor of Wood Design back at the university where he studied, passionate about conveying his knowledge of wood design and determined to expand his own professional horizon as a freelance designer.

Vita

2015       
Professor for Wood Design, University Of Applied Art, Schneeberg

2008 – 2015
Head of Design TEAM 7

2007 – 2008
Designer/Productmanager TEAM 7

2004 – 2005     
Internship at Studio Christian Haas

1999 – 2002
trained and worked as Cabinet Maker, Schreinerei Strobel

2002 – 2007
studying Wood Design, University Of Applied Art Schneeberg

2004 – 2004
studying 3D Design, Gray´s School Of Art, Aberdeen UK

1978
born in Würzburg, Germany

Awards

Green Good Design Award 2014 / LUX (bed)
Green Good Design Award 2014 / LUX (TV unit)
Green Good Design Award 2013 / S1 (chair)
Green Good Design Award 2013 / NOX (table and bench)
Green Good Design Award 2011 / LUX (living room)

Red Dot Design Award 2015 / YPS (table)
Red Dot Design Award 2014 / TREEO (side table)
Red Dot Design Award 2014 / MYLON (table)
Red Dot Design Award 2013 / FLAYE (table)
Red Dot Design Award 2011 / STERN (coffee table)
Red Dot Design Award 2011 / LUX (living room)

Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland nominee  2014 / MYLON (table)
Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland nominee 2012 / STERN (coffee table)
Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland nominee  2008 / LUX (chair)

German Design Award Special Mention 2014 / FLAYE (table)
German Design Award nominee 2012 / LUX (living room)
German Design Award nominee 2012 / STERN (coffee table)

Interior Innovation Award 2015 selection / YPS (table and bench)
Interior Innovation Award 2015 selection / MYLON (bed)
Interior Innovation Award 2013 / FLAYE (table)
Interior Innovation Award 2012 / AYE (chair)
Interior Innovation Award 2011 / LUX (living room)
Interior Innovation Award 2011 / STERN (coffee table)
Interior Innovation Award 2008 / LUX (chair)