Gabriele Assmann, born in Warendorf in 1959. Degree in design in Münster, qualified as Dipl.-Designerin Alfred Kleene, born in Cloppenburg in 1953. Degree in interior design at the Detmold University of Applied Sciences, qualified as interior architect 1983: founded design studio together in 1983 in Stuttgart with design workshop for furniture and product design. Numerous design patents and design prizes. The team has worked with leading international manufacturers in the furniture industry