PER WEISS

CHIEF DESIGN

OFFICER

Per Weiss, born in Denmark in 1959, is a distinguished Danish

designer and currently serves as the Chief Design Officer at

Innovation Living. A pivotal member of the company since 1989,

he has been the creative driving force behind the consistent

evolution and development of its collections.

Weiss’s career began in the arts, where he pursued his passion as

a professional rock musician. However, his creative aspirations

ultimately led him to design. In 1988, he graduated as an

industrial designer from the School of Architecture in Aarhus.

Following his graduation, Weiss honed his design skills working

brie

fly with renowned Danish architectural firms such as Schmidt,

Hammer & Lassen, and Friis & Moltke, before committing fully to

his design vision.

Innovation Living initiated a groundbreaking collaboration in

1996 with the iconic designer Verner Panton. Together, they

worked on pioneering projects such as the Phantom Chair, Panto

Pop, Panto Beam, and Illumesa. This partnership fostered a

close and inspiring dialogue between Panton and Weiss, which

continued until Panton’s passing in 1998.

Weiss’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in a respect for the

modernist European design tradition, with a natural af

finity for the

Scandinavian design ethos. His work embodies a commitment

to creating innovative, functional, and enduring designs that

enhance everyday life and deliver both aesthetic and practical

value.

Through his leadership and vision, Weiss remains dedicated

to the pursuit of timeless and transformative design, ensuring a

lasting impact on the world of contemporary interiors.

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