Jens Praet was born in 1984 in Genk, Belgium. He studied architecture and foreign languages in Belgium, graduated in Industrial and Communication Design at I.S.I.A. Firenze in Italy (2006), and followed the IM Master course in Conceptual design in Context at the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands (2007). 

Jens’ works range from pure products to graphic related designs. In his studio near Firenze in Italy he is working and experimenting on a variety of new products. Jens has a passion for everyday objects and materials and the combination of old and new. He finds inspiration in unexpected details and daily issues which become often the starting-point in his designs. 

Studio Jens Praet’s work has been exhibited at several international locations and has been featured in many major design publications and newspapers worldwide. Besides Droog, his  clients include Vogue, Yamamay, Eat Drink Design and a number of private clients.