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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Joachim Froment was born in Brussels, Belgium. He studied Industrial Design and Fine Art at [[La Cambre ENSAV]] in Brussels, followed by a Master’s degree in Design Products from the [[Royal College of Art]] in London.
Joachim Froment was born in Brussels, Belgium. He studied Industrial Design and Fine Art at La Cambre ENSAV in Brussels, followed by a Master’s degree in Design Products from the Royal College of Art in London.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Froment began his career exploring the intersection between sustainability and technology, with a particular focus on recycled materials and additive manufacturing. In 2020, he co-founded '''Futurewave''', a multidisciplinary studio that combines design, technology, and storytelling to create innovative products and experiences.
Froment began his career exploring the intersection between sustainability and technology, with a particular focus on recycled materials and additive manufacturing. In 2020, he co-founded '''Futurewave''', a multidisciplinary studio that combines design, technology, and storytelling to create innovative products and experiences.


His designs often incorporate circular economy principles and aim to make complex technologies approachable and human-centered. Froment has worked with global brands such as [[HAY (company)|HAY]], [[Danfoss]], and [[Duvel]] on a variety of projects ranging from furniture to lighting and product design.
His designs often incorporate circular economy principles and aim to make complex technologies approachable and human-centered. Froment has worked with global brands such as HAY, Danfoss, and Duvel on a variety of projects ranging from furniture to lighting and product design.


== Notable works ==
== Notable works ==
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== Awards and recognition ==
== Awards and recognition ==
Froment's work has been recognized by international institutions and awards, including:
Froment's work has been recognized by international institutions and awards, including:
* [[German Design Award]] – for the Yoda Motorbike concept
* German Design Award – for the Yoda Motorbike concept
* [[iF Design Award]] – for the Knit Lamp
* iF Design Award – for the Knit Lamp
* [[Good Design Award (Australia)|Good Design Award]] – for the Shanti Chair
* Good Design Award (Australia)|Good Design Award – for the Shanti Chair


He has been featured in major media outlets such as ''Elle Decor'', ''Forbes'', and ''Material District''.
He has been featured in major media outlets such as ''Elle Decor'', ''Forbes'', and ''Material District''.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.joachimfroment.com Official Website]
* [https://www.joachimfroment.com Official Website]
* [https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11f0_2dc2z Google]
* [https://www.instagram.com/joachimfroment/ Instagram]
* [https://www.instagram.com/joachimfroment/ Instagram]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-froment/ LinkedIn]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-froment/ LinkedIn]