Since graduating from the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, Konstfack, in 2007, Axel Bjurström has worked in architecture, interior design as well as product design. His studio is based in Stockholm and his ambition is to create simple and functional design based on the Scandinavian design tradition. In 2012, Axel won the Rising Star of the Year Award at the ELLE Decoration Swedish Design Awards, and in 2015 he won the Chair of the Year Award, also from ELLE Decoration.