udo schill designs and develops products for everyday use and directs the development in productive coordination with his project partners. his competent approach emphasizes innovative solutions and deep cooperation with all professionals involved, ensuring comprehensive and creative product development.

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good design award japan 2017

uniqueness and universality design. innocent beauty, a quiet appearance, it also fits the space of the glass partition with transparency. In addition to beauty, a lower limb space with a feeling of openness enhances the grade of the conference room and supports smooth decision making.

It is the de facto standard of the table system fitting to a wide space from the meeting area to the large conference room.


library of the year award

the new stuttgart city library opened its doors in autumn 2011. it is dedicated to the written word and welcomes book lovers and readers with over 50,000 books and other media.
this new location in the heart of stuttgart was transformed into an unusual cubic experience in collaboration with architect eun young yi, the totems agency and designer udo schill.


focus open design award silver

first member of the nimbus cableless light family, was conceived by udo schill as a part of the roxxane family. the ultra-­portable roxxane fly breaks with existing conventions in the way nimbus handles light. compact, light, flexible, a strong lighting performance and completely unfettered – these are just a few of the luminaire‘s many talents.


focus open design award special mention

in 1968, a certain eloise must have turned barry ryan’s head, causing him to dedicate the following lines to her: „my eloise is like the stars that please the night, the sun that makes the day, that lights the way“. almost five decades later, we have fashioned our own shapely eloise and turned her pretty head.


interior innovation award winner 2015

focus open silver award 2014

force one family: strong it is, the light side. other than in george lucas’s 7-part “trilogy” about heavy-breathing men in face masks and freaks in pyjamas armed with rudimentary light-sabres, our force one luminaire, as the protagonist of the light side, possesses some real superpowers – enabled by a wide array of sensors that any Jedi knight worthy of the name would have loved to have at his disposal. not to mention the lumens per watt or din-compliance workplace lighting. composed of head, backbone and base, our trilogy really consists of three parts and no more. may the force be with you.


interior innovation award winner

modul l family: blade of light – if we suppose for a moment that darkness and shadow had the consistency of something extremely hard, our modul l 196 would cut through them like hattori hanzo's blade in kiddo's hand. however, unlike in tarantino's movie, no blood flows – just an abundance of light in its most beautiful form. some may comment that we are fighting with unfair means – but just because hanzo never succeeded in aesthetically combining three blades, it needn't mean that the same applies to our modul l 196.


focus open award silver 2012  

interior innovation award 2013

german design award special mention 2013

we are not seeking compromises. and so the roxxane luminaire family, a totally new development realized together with the berlin designer rupert kopp, also makes absolutely no compromises. In an intensive design and development process lasting almost 2 years, nimbus concentrated its long years of led expertise and channelled it into a professional light tool with highly integrated technology. form and technology exist in perfect symbiosis in the roxxane. 


german design award nominee 2013

on the catwalks of the big fashion designers, knitted goods are making a dramatic comeback and in the sports industry, one-piece knitted sports shoes are provoking technological uproar. rossoacoustic now offers multi-coloured knitting patterns for the office world: in the form of mobile partitions with graphic patterns of contrasting wall elements. no seams and custom made solutions.


german design award nominee 2013

maximum flexibility and versatility characterise this new, economical modular series. simply combining or varying the 16 different team binders with rossoacoustic cp30 or tp30 panels makes it possible to implement practically all room situations freely:

as a free-standing landscape, grouped around meeting islands, fitted on furniture or mounted directly on the wall. the team binders are fitted without any tools; they simply have to be pushed on the panel. the team binders are also available with different surface finishes: white gloss, matt black, and anodised aluminium.

solitaire elicits an enthusiastic response thanks to the outstanding aesthetics of its materials and its elegance.

the mounting elements are made of cnc-milled aluminium. an integrated spring element made of spring steel holds the cp30 and tp30 membrane body securely in the required position. the spring clip can easily be bent open without the use of tools. the surfaces of the mounting elements come in a choice of polished or anodised aluminium and can be individually matched with the surrounding furniture.

the mounting elements of solitaire are ideal for zoning and structuring prestige single and dual workstations. standalone, next to a desk or on the ceiling.


expressive and formally reduced at the same time

squeeze demonstrates the dynamic relationship betweet the luminaire body and the light element very clearly. the soft flowing idiom morphs gently into the flat surface of the newly developed softlight diffusior. the technoligical synergy allowed designer karim rashid to create a form that is in no way reminiscent of any other lumaire.


interior innovation award 2012

design and funcionality are narrowly intertwined in this luminaire: the slim luminaire body made of translucent acrylic glass - held by an almost invisible bearing - virtually hovers within the silver-anodised ring elements. three different diameters with various heights allow many possible applications. id aid studio has reinterpreted the existing nimbus led.next module.


lite table education and office

stackable student and multi-purpose table. the leg elements made of round aluminium tubing are pressed and screwed to the frame made of rectangular aluminium tubing or steel tubing using high-strength corner connectors made of a special alloy. the legs and frame are powder-coated. the table is stackable thanks to the paired inner and outer legs and can still be lined up without gaps depending on how it is rotated.

due to the extremely light but durable materials, the table can be stacked by one person. table connectors can be used as an option, depending on the setup.


meets chair family

a visually open, stackable shell chair. lightweight and comfortable. available in 4 leg and swivel versions.


german design award 2012 nominee

wink is the simple shelving system, reinvented.
with its special length, it offers you plenty of storage space. thanks to the integrated bookends on the left and right, wink is highly functional, as new ways of using it are always possible. its simple yet recognisable design language gives you the opportunity to create new wall pictures and structures.

even assembly is a pleasure. after attaching the wall brackets, which couldn't be easier, each element can still be moved 60 cm to the side.
wink is the perfect shelving system for any book collection. patent pending.


german design award 2012 nominee

the upholstered bench complements the wardrobe in the hallway or can stand alone in your living room or bedroom. you can place the bench in any room and find storage space inside.


german design award 2012 nominee

the performa l bench fits into many situations.
It can stand alone in your entrance hall or be combined with the upholstered bench at your dining table. two together make a lounger for  guests. In public spaces, it helps define areas where people like to meet. If you want, it offers plenty of storage space.


reddot design award winner 2007

id magazine one of the 20 best furniture in 2007

blickfang designpreis winner 2007

german design award 2008 nominee

performa nuf is a monolithically crafted slideboard. thanks to recessed waves in the surface, performanuf can be easily and quietly slid over one another. you see hinge-free aluminium fronts with innovative foil hinges. behind the folding fronts are compartments or pull-outs. the empty spaces between the modules offer you additional storage space.
performa nuf is available in modules of two different heights, depths and widths, which you can combine individually. you can choose between walnut, oak, rubber or linoleum.

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if design award winner 2004

reddot design award "best of the best" 2004

three table sizes and three heights (side table, work table and standing height) – and the din a table range is complete. the table sizes are in a 1:2 ratio to each other and have the same proportions. this creates endless combination possibilities, all of which are characterised by formal reduction and harmonious calm: from a single table to a meeting system, from a workstation to an office landscape – always open to change.

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if design award winner 2004

reddot design award "best of the best" 2004

container addition to the dinA table system in the same proportions and perfectly matching the table sizes. monolithic appearance and versatile combinations.

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thinking in new dimensions

development of the first metal doorhandle for hewi gmbh. contemporary architecture demands solutions which point the way to the future: this goes for door and window hardware as well. range 180 connects man, space and architecture through its clear language of design. the basics of spatial design becomes visible insmall details. a compound of aluminium and stainless steel allows forms in accordance with the demands of modern architecture.


life-long quality 

the 750 range is fundamentally versatile. the secret element is called hewi twindock. this element can used to design your bathroom according to your very own personal requirements, regardless if whether you are young or old. developed in 2001 with chemaitis design, berlin.


german innovation award: winner 2021

german design award 2022

iconic award winner 2021

red dot award product design 2003

if design award gold 2022

focus on people. flexible, adaptable and expandable - that is lifesystem. lifesystem puts the human being in the center. the system can be used independently of physical conditions. flexibly usable products promote the independence of the users. the products can be adapted to the user's body measurements and were developed according to ergonomic and kinaesthetic aspects. well thought-out product details offer a safe and comfortable use. functionality, flexibility, easy care and robustness support the nursing staff in their daily work and make lifesystem the professional system for nursing. developed in 2002 with noa design, aachen.

hewi lifesystem awards


first double width door office storage system

in 1995 f+ storage marks the dawn of a new age in office and financial institution storage solutions. f+ has been designed to reflect the growing demand for more intimate and humane business environments. it replaces the visual office clutter and awkward compartements, with smooth, wide opening, sliding doors which can be closed during customer business hours, presenting customers and clients with a subtle, sleek and efficient workplace image. at close of customer-business, the doors can be opened wide to reveal an infinitely user-variable range of practical and effective storage solutions for every office need.


ergonomics. ecology. economy. elegance.

the pioneering counter system offers japanese financial institutions a fres approach to office furniture that meets their streamlined needs for the 1990s.

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milestones

product development, furniture design,
design direction

product development table system minds, uchida co. ltd, tokyo
2014-2017 development of the minds conference table program, which opens up new horizons in terms of technology and design, for one of the five largest office furniture manufacturers in japan.

design director nimbus-group, stuttgart
from 2011 to 2013 in the position of design director at nimbus-group suttgart. realization of, among others, the led luminaires rim r, modul l, roxxane, force one, roxxane fly and the acoustic program rosso tp30 in the knit, team and solitaire version.

product development of seating elements, stuttgart city library
development of seating elements in collaboration with stuttgart city library, performa möbel gmbh and totems exhibition design.

product development lite-table for vs möbel gmbh
design of a light, stackable table for schools and kindergartens.

product development for performa gmbh
the revolutionary „slideboard" was voted one of the 20 best new pieces of furniture in 2007 by id magazine. high-tech, easy handling, a snug fit and surprising mobility are the main features of this furniture system.

product development din a table system, wilkhahn gmbh
received the red-dot "best-of-the-best" award and several other design prizes in 2004. this was an extraordinary publicity success for wilkhahn. the introduction of a new table proportion represents a design step forward on a structural level. this results in new qualities of use and combinations. aesthetically restrained and long-lasting.

corporate identity, store and product development niessing gmbh, vreden
positioning of the niessing brand and development of the new brand essence "communicative aesthetics". based on this, the basic graphic rules were created, which not only regulate the appearance of the print and electronic media, but also the presentation of the products in the company's own niessing stores.

creative direction hewi gmbh, arolsen
development of a new design strategy for the cult plastic door handle manufacturer, which found itself in a difficult situation in the mid-1990s. development of a new product strategy and its direct implementation in several new product lines by managing the external designers. coordination of the strategy with marketing and public relations to ensure consistency. development of the brand and conversion to „system competence architecture" in direct cooperation with the managing director. development of the first metal door handle „series 180" for hewi which had a lasting influence on the orientation and image of hewi.

product development of the e+ counter system and f+ cabinet system shukoh inc., tokyo
head of the design team at shukoh inc. one of the most important fitters for the financial sector in japan. with the e+ cunter, a highly flexible and quick-to-assemble, inexpensive furniture system with a high-quality appearance was developed for local banks. the f+ cabinet system, also developed for the Japanese financial market, was probably the world's first system with double-width sliding doors and has influenced many pieces of furniture since then.

design of trade fairs, exhibitions and bank buildings in japan
design and implementation of trade fair presentations with various european systems such as leitner and zero-system. one highlight was the import show for door handles from olivari, Italy, where the handles were presented to the invited architects as objects of art in newly unpacked transport crates. design of the bank building in the founding location of ehime shinyou bank and realization in collaboration with a japanese architectural office.

designer at triform design inc, tokyo
product developments for ykk architecture, advantest, ge electric, etc.

design realization for agfa copier in tokyo
agfa copiers and printers. supervision and assurance of the design developed together with k.h. rubner in close cooperation with the japanese engineers. high communicative talent and intensive use of japanese language skills were required.

future studies for wilkhahn gmbh, bosch-siemens ag, toto inc. and others
an international design network under the direction of nick roericht (https://roericht.net) is working simultaneously and with the help of the recently invented fax in new york, london, tokyo and ulm on product studies such as „conferencing concepts", „hot water", „cooling and storage", „sanitary future". an exciting creative pool for the commissioning companies.

designer at index inc, tokyo
product developments for mitsubishi electric, ntt, diatone, etc.

unido designworkshop seoul/korea
assistance for prof. nick roericht at the design workshop „industrial design of knock-down furniture" in seoul.

daad scholarship japan
1 year of japanese language studies as a start for 10 years of intensive living and working in tokyo.

studied at the hfg schwäbisch gmünd
1985 - degree in product design and two additional semesters of graphic design.

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produktentwicklung, möbel-design, design-direction

produktentwicklung tischsystem minds, uchida co. ltd, tokyo
2014-2017 entwicklung des technisch und gestalterisch neue horizonte öffnende konferenztischprogramm minds für einen der fünf größten büromöbelhersteller japans.

designdirektion nimbus-group, stuttgart

von 2011 bis 2013 in der position des designdirektors bei der nimbus-group stuttgart. realisation von unter anderem der led leuchten rim r, modul l, roxxane, force one, roxxane fly und dem akustikprogramm rosso TP30 in der version  knit, team und solitaire.

produktentwicklung sitzelemente, stadtbibliothek stuttgart
entwicklung der sitzelemente in zusammenarbeit mit der stadtbibliothek stuttgart, performa möbel gmbh und totems exhibition design.

produktentwicklung lite-table für vs möbel gmbh
design eines leichten, stapelbaren tisches für schulen und kindergärten.

produktentwicklungen für performa gmbh
das revolutionäre „slideboard" wurde vom id magazine unter die 20 besten neuen möbel im jahr 2007 gewählt. hightech, einfachste handhabung, satter sitz und überraschende beweglichkeit sind hauptmerkmale dieses möbelsystems.

produktentwicklung din a tischsystem, wilkhahn gmbh
erhielt 2004 den red-dot "best-of-the best" award und mehrere andere designpreise. dies begründete für wilkhahn einen außerordentlichen publicity-erfolg. durch die einführung einer neuen tisch-proportion wird auf struktureller ebene ein designschritt getan. neue nutzungsqualitäten und kombinationen resultieren daraus. ästhetisch zurückhaltend und lange gültig.

corporate idendity, shop- und produktentwicklung niessing gmbh, vreden
durchführung einer positionsbestimmung der marke niessing und entwicklung des neuen markenkerns "kommunikative ästhetik". basierend darauf wurden die grafischen gundregeln erstellt, die nicht nur das erscheinungsbild der print- und elektronischen medien regeln, sondern auch die präsentation der produkte in den firmeneigenen niessing-stores.

kreativdirektion hewi gmbh, arolsen
entwicklung einer neuen designstrategie für den kult-kunststoff-türgriffhersteller, der sich mitte der 90er in einer schwierigen situation befand. entwicklung einer neuen produktstrategie und deren direkte umsetzung in mehrere neue produktlinien durch die steuerung der externen designer. abstimmung der strategie mit marketing und public-relations zur sicherstellung der durchgängigkeit. entwicklung der marke und umbau zur „systemkompetenz architektur" in direkter zusammenarbeit mit dem geschäftsführer. entwicklung des ersten metalltürgriffs „serie 180" für hewi, der die ausrichtung und das image von hewi nachhaltig beeinflusst hat.

produktentwicklung des e+ countersystems und f+ schranksystems shukoh inc., tokyo
leiter des designteams bei shukoh Inc. , einem der wichtigsten einrichter für den finanzbereich in japan. mit dem e+ counter wurde ein hochflexibles und schnell montierbares, preiswertes und in der erscheinung wertiges möbelsystem für lokale banken entwickelt. das ebenfalls für den japanischen finanzmarkt entwickelte f+ schranksystem war weltweit wahrscheinlich das erste system mit doppelt-breiten schiebetüren und hat viele möbel danach beeinflusst.

gestaltung von messen, ausstellungen und bankgebäuden in japan
entwurf und durchführung von messeauftritten mit verschiedenen europäischen ystemen wie leitner und zero-system. ein highlight war die import-show für türgriffe der fa. olivari, Italien, auf der die griffe den geladenenarchitekten als kunstobjekte in gerade ausgepackten transportkisten präsentiert wurden. entwurf des bankgebäudes im gründungsort der ehime shinyou bank und realisierung in zusammenarbeit mit einem japanischen architekten.

designer bei triform design inc., tokyo

produktentwicklungen für ykk architecture, advantest, ge electric, u.a.

designrealisierung für agfa copier in tokyo u.a.
agfa kopierer und drucker. betreuung und sicherstellung des gemeinsam mit k.h. rubner entwickelten designs in enger zusammenarbeit mit den japanischen ingenieuren. hohes kommunikatives talent und intensive anwendung der japanischkenntnisse waren gefordert.

zukunftsstudien für wilkhahn gmbh, bosch-siemens ag, toto inc., u.a.
ein internationales design-netzwerk unter der leitung von nick roericht arbeitet zeitgleich und mit hilfe des gerade erfundenen fax in new york, london, tokyo und ulm an produktstudien wie „konferier-konzepte", „heisses wasser", „kühlen und lagern", „sanitäre zukunft". ein aufregender kreativer pool für die beauftragenden firmen.

designer bei index inc., tokyo
produktentwicklungen für mitsubishi electric, ntt, diatone, u.a.

unido designworkshop seoul/korea
assistenz für prof. nick roericht beim designworkshop „industrial design of knock-down furniture" in seoul.

daad stipendium japan
1 jahr studium der japanischen sprache als start für 10 jahre intensivstes leben und arbeiten in tokyo.

studium an der hfg schwäbisch gmünd 
1985 abschluss in produktdesign und zwei zusatzsemestern grafikdesign. 

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