1977 born in Wertingen, Germany, almost simultaneously with his twin brother Max Gumpp

1996 A-levels (Abitur) and start of an apprenticeship as a metal worker

1999 finishing the apprenticeship, starts to study at the Academy of Arts in Stuttgart, Germany, faculty of Architecture and Design, basic courses with Prof. William Firebrace

2000 proceeding the studies at the faculty of Industrial Design / Product Design with Winfried Scheuer and Uwe Fischer

2004 freelancing as office assistant for Stefan Diez, Munich involved in projects for Rosenthal/Thomas, elmarfloetotto and Authentics, exhibition designs for Porzellanmanufaktur Nymphenburg, Rosenthal and Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich

2005 Graduation at the Academy of Arts in Stuttgart, proceeding to work for Stefan Diez involved in projects for elmarfloetotto, Authentics, Wilkhahn and Thonet

2006 significantly involved in the realization of Ideal House Cologne

2007 founding his own design studio (together with Andreas Mayer, architect) projects and competitions in the fields of industrial design, architecture and urbanism

2008 Salone Satellite, Milan. „Projects with Max Gumpp“


Awards and Exhibitions (selected):
2001 Leitz Innovation and Design Award, Stuttgart
2006 Interieur Kortrijk, Design for Europe
2007 Inspired by Cologne, Interior Innovation Award (special mention) YDMI, young professional, Berlin
2008 APERITIVO INDUSTRIALE, group exhibition, Munich