Born in the South of France in 1991, Julien Bonzom studied the history of art and the traditional furnituremaking at the InstituteEuropeende Formation desCompagnonsdu Tour de France (IEF CTF)–a unique schoolled by the best French craftsmen. Before his 16th birthday he participated in several prestigious competitionsand won the MeilleurApprentide France (MAF; Best Apprentice in France). This gave Julien the opportunity towork with some of the best leading brands since a young age. He perfected his knowledge in manufacturing anddiscovered his passion for design. He established his own studio in 2014.Julien is active in the fields of design, horology, museum-quality furniture, and is a creator of unique andlimited-edition design art pieces. His designs challenge the contemporary codes of objects by creatingharmonies that appeal to the senses, surpassing the concept of shape.Driven by traditional craftmanship, Japanese culture, and biomimicry forms and function, his clientele today isinternational: from world renown Swiss watch brands to furniture manufacturers, editors and private clients. Hisworks are regularly featured during exhibitions and charity events in France and abroad, have been awarded orbelong to permanent collections.