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We look for simple, logical, and useful solutions

Hee Welling - Hee Welling Studio, Denmark

We believe in products
with a long life

HEE WELLING - DESIGNER | Hee grew up with the Scandinavian design tradition. A tradition where clean expressions, functional use, and logical details play important roles. As a child, he experimented in his father’s furniture workshop, resulting in many exciting creations. He also spent several hours drawing almost every day. A creativity that has given us many new forms.

After Holbæk Art School, Aalto University, and a Master of Design (Furniture Design) at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Hee has collaborated with many well-known brands across Europe. For example, Hay/About A Chair, Fredericia/Pato series, Cane-Line/Less chair, and La Palma/Pass chair.

We always look for simple, logical, and useful solutions. And we don’t believe in trends, but we believe in products with a long life. Our theory is also that together (producer, subcontractor, and designer), we can create better and more optimized products. Product development is much about collaborating with the best, most competent, and most reliable subcontractors in each area.

Hee on plastic materials

In Denmark, sustainability is a big issue, as is the discussion about traditional plastics. Something that, of course, also concerns Hee.

We have a strong focus on sustainability, and we want to do everything we can to optimize the production and materials we use. We can also see that the market is placing greater and greater demands on sustainable products. More environmentally friendly materials and components would be very helpful. Most are also willing to pay for this type of product if they feel it makes a difference.

Hee on Ackurat

We at Ackurat regularly visit Hee Welling Studio in Copenhagen. Hee also has a login on Ackurat’s website, where he can see the company’s prices, Ackurat’s stock levels, the studio’s own special products, and order history in addition to all standard products.

We see Ackurat as a very competent and reliable subcontractor. The company feels very professional with high service. They deliver what they promise at the time they promise. The best thing about Ackurat is probably their large assortment and that the delivery time is extremely short. If the product is not in their assortment, they solve it with a new mould or by finding another manufacturer for the detail. It’s hard to say what could be improved… but it would be with an ECO range of recycled or bio-material.