Born in Merano in 1976, he studied industrial design at University of Applied Arts in Vienna, after finishing a technical internship. In 2007 he opened his own studio in his hometown of Vienna, and started to cooperate with important firms, such as Lambert, Lobmeyer, Augarten. For Augarten, one of the most historical European porcelain manufacturers, he developed an important tableware collection that moved the firm into a strong contemporary position. He is characterized by a rational approach and a bright familiarity with industrial design.