History

It all started when David Lewis hired his first employee in 1982 and by that he established David Lewis Designers in Copenhagen. Through a freelance relationship with Bang & Olufsen, the studio is behind some of the most iconic designs from the world-famous consumer electronics manufacturer.

Since the foundation, our studio has been privileged to help shape an entire generation of consumer lifestyle products. Several of which are included in the permanent design collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. This is a legacy we are extremely proud of and one we are firmly dedicated to carry on.

David Lewis was the man of the studio – and in many ways he still is – as we continue to honour his sparkling creativity and vitality. Like him, Valeur Designers still seek to turn things upside down and chase the yet unseen. We never ask “Why?” but always “Why not?”

Historic events of interest

  • Studio events

    2018 The studio changed name to Valeur Designers
    2011 David Lewis Passed away
    2008 Torsten Valeur becomes partner of David Lewis Designers

    2006 Torsten Valeur becomes Studio Director of David Lewis Designers

    1995 Torsten Valeur joined David Lewis Designers

    1981 Founded as David Lewis Designers in Copenhagen

     

  • Historic Awards

    2007 honorary fellow, RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
    2003 Danish Design Council Annual Prize

    1995 Royal Design for Industry, London

    1994 The Japanese G-mark Design Award

    1994 The Danish ID prize

    1993 The Japanese G-mark Design Award

    1992 The Japanese G-mark Prix

    1991 The Japanese G-mark Design Award

    1990 The Japanese G-mark Design Award

    1990 The Danish ID prize

    1989 The Japanese G-mark Design Award

    1982 The Danish ID prize

    1976 The Danish ID prize

  • David Lewis CV

    2011 Passes away

    1996 Beosound 9000
    1992 Beolab 8000

    1991 Beosystem 2500

    1985 Beovision MX

    1970 Beovision 600 together with Henning Moldenhawer

    1965 Beolab 5000 series together with Jacob Jensen

    1960 Graduated from Central School of Art and Design, London

    1939 Born in London, UK

     

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