Achim Pohl
M001743
German / ARCHITECTURE products + CYCLING products
Achim Pohl
Dipl. Designer / co-founder and ceo of ARTEFAKT product design
1960 born in Darmstadt
1980 trained as a cabinet maker at "HEGER fine furniture"
1984 studied Architecture and Industrial Design at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
1989 graduated as diploma Industrial Designer
1989 founded “ARTEFAKT product design” with his college friend Tomas Fiegl
2006 established the division „CYCLING design“ at ARTEFAKT
- won more than 230 international design awards
- several assignments as visiting professor at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences,
department of design
- international lectures and workshops for the core area of "trend development,
design process and design strategy"
- jury member at IF design award, DesignPlus by ISH Frankfurt, IDEAL STANDARD
INTERNATIONAL water space Sofia, JADO America total bathroom New York, etc.
ARTEFAKT was founded in 1989 by Achim Pohl and Tomas Fiegl. In Cooperation with the
international industry, the 15-man strong team develops products within the entire development
process. Focusing on two segments, ARTEFAKT has acquired expert knowledge and know-how in
both, ARCHITECTURE and CYCLING design. The use of latest design and construction software and
also the in-house model workshop ensure a professional development process from portfolio strategy
to market-ready products.
Portfolio
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VIEGA VISIGN FOR MORE 200
actuation plates for wc and urinal
high-quality materials such as genuine wood, glass and
stainless steel give this series a high level of customisability.
the horizontal surface keypad contributes to the exclusive
and elegant appearance. even tapping lightly on the keypad
activates the convenient operation. sophisticated lighting of
the keys, aimed downwards, provides orientation in the
dark. complemented by the touchless urinal plate, the
series also becomes an showpiece for hotels and semipublic areas.
awards: designplus 2019 -
JADO VÉO
fitting series
with its soft flowing exterior contours and the basic
geometric design, VÉO skilfully combines functional
simplicity with the new trend of an emotional living space in
the bathroom. the slender proportions lend the basin taps
their elegance and individuality.
awards: if design award 2018, german design award special
2018, red dot award 2017 winner, designplus 2017 -
IDEAL STANDARD IDEALRAIN EVO JET
hand shower series
the formal basic idea of the hand shower is the additive
merging of the circular cylindrical base body grip, shower
head and push button. with the help of the ergonomic
centrally placed push button for intuitive use, three newly
developed spraying options can be chosen from. also during
the design phase consideration was paid that the individual
nozzles have soft shape transitions for easier cleaning.
awards: if design award 2018, red dot 2018 winner -
KERMI SIGNO
heated towel rail
is a modularly structured heated towel rail. thanks to the
addition of individual heated surface modules, different
configurations can be produced. with the quadratic
modules, novel heated towel rails are thus created in a twodimensional look-and-feel for integration into a modern
bathroom architecture. there is space for up to three
individual surface modules in the supply section.
awards: if design award 2017, designplus 2017 -
KATANA ELOCK
hotel door locking system
with the eLOCK system – including the eREADER at the
outdoor station and eLOCK at the door of the hotel room –
you have keyless access to the hotel, arranging check-in and
check-out, as well as booking and payment in one app. a
light signal in the display status and illuminated icons
enable intuitive and internationally understandable
handling. -
BOSCH KIOX & COMPACT REMOTE
display with control unit
the new compact bosch ebike systems board computer is
made for sports enthusiasts needs. this new cockpit is
complemented by a left sided remote, controlling all bosch
ebike system relevant functions.
awards: eurobike award 2018 -
KLEVER MODEL X
e-bike
urban e-bike with BIACTRON rear engine and aluminium
frame. the unisex “loop frame” includes the battery unit
and is a modular frame platform for different bike types,
from single speed to comuter bike, with full range of
equipment complying with german national road
regulations in pedelec and s-pedelec specification.
awards: red dot 2017 winner, eurobike award 2017, if
design award 2017 -
CANSLXYON SPEEDMAX CF
triathlon bike
“system complete” is the production concept of the
triathlon version of the time trial bicycle. through the
optional enabling of the drinking system and the storage
box, the racer is suitable for long-distance routes and
becomes more efficient in its aerodynamic features.
awards: red dot 2016 best of the best
