Khodi Feiz (born 1963) is an industrial designer specialized in the fields of product design, furniture design, branding and strategic design.

Khodi Feiz
Born1963
Iran
OccupationIndustrial Designer
Websitehttps://feizdesign.com/

Biography edit

Khodi (Khodayar) Feiz (1963) was born in Iran and moved to the United States at the age of 14. Feiz studied Industrial Design at Syracuse University where his thesis project was a winner of the International Design Competition, Osaka in 1987.[1] After graduation he worked for Texas Instruments Design Center and in 1990 moved to The Netherlands to work for Philips Design. At Philips Feiz was appointed project leader for Philips' Vision of the Future in 1996.[2] In 1998, he founded Feiz Design Studio together with graphic designer Anneko Feiz-van Dorssen, where they specialize in the fields of product design, furniture design, and strategic design for multi-national companies such as Alessi, Artifort, Cappellini, Herman Miller, Logitech, Nokia, Offecct, Philips, Samsung and Swedese.[3][4] In 2003 Feiz' work was presented in a solo exhibition at Vivid Gallery, Rotterdam.[5][6] In 2014 Feiz was appointed as the art director for the Dutch furniture brand Artifort.[7] The overriding inspirations for Feiz’s work can be summed up by: Clarity, concept and context.[3][4]

Awards and exhibitions edit

Awards edit

  • 2019: IDEA Award, Cesto for StudioTK[8]
  • 2017: Red Dot Award, Best of the best, IDSA Gold 2017, iF Product Design Award 2017, Logitech K780 Keyboard[9][10]
  • 2016: Red Dot Award, Logitech K380 Multi-device Keyboard[11]
  • 2015: Red Dot Award, Logitech K480 Multi-device Keyboard[12][13]
  • 2014: Red Dot Award, Huawei Mediapad M1 Tablet[14]
  • 2012: IDEA Award, Offecct Moment, Easy Chair[15]
  • 2012: Red Dot Award and IDEA Award, Denon Cocoon, Wireless Speaker[16][15]
  • 2012: Good design, Geiger Deft, Seating Collection[17]
  • 2010: Red Dot Award, IDEA, ID Annual Design Review, Giannina family, Set of coffee products[18]
  • 2009: Toy of the Year Award 2009, Swinxs, Childrens Educational Toy[19]
  • 2009: ID Annual Design Review, Palma, Easy Chair[20]
  • 2008: ID Annual Design Review, Peel seating, Convertible Furniture[21]
  • 2008: ID Annual Design Review, Red Dot Award, Nokia md-6, Portable Speaker[22]
  • 2008: Red Dot Award, IF Design Award, Nokia md-7, Portable Speaker[22][23]
  • 2006: Dutch Design Award, Grolsch beer glasses
  • 2003: Dutch Design Award, Lost Boys Program[6][24]
  • 2003: Dutch Design Awards, Alessi desk objects[6][24]
  • 2000: International Young Designers Award, Finalist, Design Report[25]
  • 1999-2000: World Technology Award for Design, Finalist[26]
  • 1987: International Design Competition, Award Winner, Osaka, Integrated Scuba Helmet (Student project)[1]

Exhibitions edit

  • 2007: Salone del Mobile, Milano, Solo Exhibition "Light Green"[27]
  • 2003: Vivid Gallery, Rotterdam, Solo Exhibition[5][6]
  • 2001: Salone del Mobile, Salone Satellite, Milano, Solo Exhibition[28]
  • 2000: Salone del Mobile, Salone Satellite, Milano, Solo Exhibition [28]

Notable Products edit

  • 2020: Level, Invisible Smart Lock[29]
  • 2019: StudioTK, Cesto Interactive Seating and Table elements[30]
  • 2019: Swedese, Amstelle Chair and Poufs[31]
  • 2018: Artifort, Figura Sofa[32]
  • 2017: Artifort, Extens 2.0 Cabinets[33]
  • 2016: Logitech, K780 Multi-device Keyboard (in collaboration with Logitech Design)[34]
  • 2016: Artifort, Niloo Easy Chair[35]
  • 2016: Artifort, Beso Chair Program[36]
  • 2014: Denon, Envaya Bluetooth Speaker[37]
  • 2014: Artifort, Bras Sofa[38]
  • 2012: Offecct, Moment Easy Chair[39]
  • 2009: Giannini, Giannina Family[40][18]
  • 2008: Swinxs[41]
  • 2008: Offecct, Palma[20]
  • 2007: Tak Floor and Table Lamp[42]
  • 2007: Bras EPS, Perf Family, Plana, System24[43]
  • 2005: Nokia N70 smartphone (in collaboration with Nokia Design)[44]
  • 2001: Alessi Desk Objects[24]
  • 2000: Alessi Salsa bowl[45]
  • 2000: Cappellini, Noor lamps[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Dolce, Joe. (1988). Product design 3. Fischman, Jaclynn. New York: PBC International. ISBN 0-86636-066-2. OCLC 18106766.
  2. ^ Vision of the future. Philips Corporate Design (Firm). Bussum, Netherlands: V+K Pub. 1996. ISBN 90-6611-591-2. OCLC 39003277.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ a b Byars, Mel. (2006). New chairs : design, technology and materials. Anguissola d'Altoè, Cinzia. London, United Kingdom: L. King. ISBN 1-85669-413-5. OCLC 65204001.
  4. ^ a b "KHODI FEIZ product design on Architonic". www.architonic.com. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
  5. ^ a b "Galerie VIVID contemporary Design Art". www.galerievivid.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  6. ^ a b c d e Aad Krol and Timo de Rijk (2004). Yearbook Dutch Design 03/04. episode publishers. pp. 034, 061, 096, 112, 168, 180, 184, 238.
  7. ^ "Salone del Mobile: een mengelmoes van trends - architectenweb.nl". architectenweb.nl. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
  8. ^ "Cesto Seating & Table Elements Collection". Industrial Designers Society of America - IDSA. 2019-07-15. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  9. ^ Red dot design yearbook 2017/2018. Zec, Peter. Essen, Germany. June 2017. ISBN 978-3-89939-193-0. OCLC 1013980339.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  10. ^ "Logitech K780 Wins Gold 2017 International Design Excellence Award | logi BLOG". blog.logitech.com. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  11. ^ Red Dot Design Yearbook 2016/2017 Living, Doing, Working & Enjoying. Zec, Peter, red dot GmbH & Co. KG Fachbuchverlag für Design (Neue Ausgabe ed.). Essen, Ruhr. 27 July 2016. ISBN 978-3-89939-184-8. OCLC 950687910.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
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  13. ^ "Logitech K780 Keyboard by Feiz Design Studio". Design Milk. 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
  14. ^ Red Dot design yearbook 2014/2015 : welcome to the world of design. Zec, Peter. Essen: Red Dot. 2014. ISBN 978-3-89939-158-9. OCLC 904341328.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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  16. ^ Red Dot design yearbook 2012/2013. Zec, Peter. Essen: Red Dot. 2012. ISBN 978-3-89939-132-9. OCLC 811786150.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  17. ^ "Deft Chair". www.geigerfurniture.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  18. ^ a b Red dot design yearbook 2010/2011. Zec, Peter. Essen: Verlag. 2010. ISBN 978-3-89939-114-5. OCLC 798052226.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  19. ^ "Creative Child". www.creativechild.com. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  20. ^ a b "Palma". I.D. Annual Design Review 2009. July/August 2009.
  21. ^ "Peel Seating". I.D. 54th Annual Design Review.
  22. ^ a b Red Dot design yearbook 2012/2013. Zec, Peter. Essen: Red Dot. 2012. ISBN 978-3-89939-132-9. OCLC 811786150.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  23. ^ IF yearbook communication 2008. IF International Forum Design. Birkhauser. 2008. ISBN 978-3-7643-8816-4. OCLC 233550148.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  24. ^ a b c Nederlandse designprijzen 2003 = Dutch design awards 2003. Ginkel, Dirk van, 1959-, Boekbinder, Jim (James M.). Amsterdam: Stichting Nederlandse Designprijzen. 2003. ISBN 90-807861-1-X. OCLC 66726166.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
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  28. ^ a b SaloneSatellite : 20 anni di nuova creatività = Salone satellite : 20 years of new creativity. Finessi, Beppe, Sonnoli, Leonardo, 1962-, Fabbrica del Vapore (Milan, Italy). Mantova. 2017. ISBN 978-88-7570-642-5. OCLC 987025060.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  29. ^ "level presents the world's first invisible smart lock designed by feiz design studio". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2020-02-08. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  30. ^ "A Breakdown of Cesto by Khodi Feiz for Studio TK". Design Milk. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  31. ^ "khodi feiz creates the 'amstelle' series of chairs and poufs for swedese". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2019-02-21. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  32. ^ "Artifort Launches Figura Sofa and Balance Tables with Khodi Feiz". Design Milk. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  33. ^ "Khodi Feiz Continues Collaborating with Artifort". Design Milk. 2017-04-11. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  34. ^ "K780 keyboard by feiz design studio for logitech". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  35. ^ Brink, Nick (2016-04-13). "niloo by khodi feiz for artifort at salone del mobile 2016". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  36. ^ "artifort & khodi feiz design studio collaborate for milan design week 2015". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  37. ^ "denon envaya bluetooth speaker by feiz design studio enables music sharing". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  38. ^ "Bras Sofa System by Khodi Feiz for Artifort". Design Milk. 2014-06-02. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  39. ^ Bora (2012-05-19). "feiz design: moment lounge chair for OFFECCT". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
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  43. ^ Reis, Dalcacio (2010). Product design in the sustainable era. Wiedemann, Julius. Köln: Taschen. ISBN 978-3-8365-2093-5. OCLC 489637602.
  44. ^ Eissen, Koos (2007). Sketching : drawing techniques for product designers. Steur, Roselien. Amsterdam. ISBN 978-90-6369-171-4. OCLC 166357626.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  45. ^ Alessi, Alberto (2003). De droomfabriek : Alessi vanaf 1921. Vreede, Andrea, 1962-. Keulen: Könemann. ISBN 3-8290-1376-0. OCLC 67967520.

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