Interdisciplinary studio based in Berlin merging art and design. Our projects are driven by curiosity—toward science, technology, materials, craft, food, and the senses. We explore how design shapes our perception of the world, placing sensory experience at the center of our creative process. Through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, we develop new objects and concepts aimed at enhancing everyday well-being.

We believe design is both a powerful tool for solving real-world challenges and a medium for sparking dialogue—inviting reflection on the cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of contemporary life. Our studio works closely with private clients, architects, companies, and scientists to create unique design experiences, spatial concepts, products, and research-based projects.

This commitment to sensory exploration and critical design is further explored in Omer Polak’s TEDx talk, "Smell as a Design Tool", presented in Lausanne, Switzerland.

studio@omerpolak.com

Boutonnière mini vase

A handmade lapel pin

A wearable glass-blown vase designed to carry a single fresh flower, the Boutonnière reimagines personal adornment through scent and ritual. Combining traditional glassblowing with fine goldsmith techniques, the miniature vessel retains water to keep the flower alive—and fragrant—throughout the day.

Historically, flowers have served not only as decoration but also as tools for communication, camouflage, and cultural expression. The practice of wearing a flower in the lapel dates back to the early 20th century, often symbolizing elegance, fertility, and social standing. With Boutonnière, this tradition is revisited as a multisensory gesture—connecting the body with living nature and offering an ephemeral fragrance experience in motion.

Originally developed as part of Studio Omer Polak’s ongoing research into olfaction and sensory design, the piece invites wearers to consider smell as a design tool, capable of evoking memory, intimacy, and presence. Whether worn at weddings, proms, or intimate gatherings, the Boutonnière brings a delicate intersection of craft, scent, and symbolism to the everyday body.

Available for purchase here

For more on the studio's research, see the TEDx Talk: "Smell as a Design Tool", Lausanne, Switzerland.