Fabien Dumas was born 1976 in Fort de France, Martinique, and graduated from Berlin University of Art, Germany, as Diplom Designer for Industrial Design in 2003. During his studies in Germany he worked as a freelance designer on several projects with renowned department stores such as the KaDeWe or the Galeries Lafayette. Since 2004 his products are part of the collection of Ingo Maurer, Marset, DARK and Studio Baas & der Herder. He also worked as a freelance designer for Arne Quinze at Quinze&Milan in Kortrijk, Belgium in 2006.

Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was a pioneering German lighting designer, renowned for over 700 fixtures, including iconic pieces like the Bulb lamp and Hearts Attack. His studio, Design M, founded in the ’60s, continued to produce innovative designs, embracing simplicity and experimentation with materials like plastic and aluminum. Maurer’s works, characterized by playful and ironic elements, extend beyond lamp design to captivating light installations. His contributions earned him accolades, such as the German Design Award in 2010 and the Compasso d’Oro Career Award in 2011. Maurer’s legacy endures through his studio’s ongoing work.