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POLAK

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.



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Scars of Ideas -
Memorial reflection 

Memorial candle designed by Omer Polak for dieDAS – Design Akademie Saaleck







Scars of Ideas is a commemorative candle created for dieDAS, a design academy in central Germany dedicated to fostering a brighter future through dialogue and creativity. The project reflects on the site’s historical context and seeks to transform memory into a tool for healing and reflection.

Designed by Omer Polak, the candle honors victims of hate and prejudice worldwide—particularly those persecuted under National Socialism in the 20th century. At its core, the work proposes that remembrance and creative discourse can become pathways toward change, resilience, and shared humanity. Each candle is cast in natural soy wax and marked by a singular scar—an abstract form symbolizing the layered and painful histories we carry. No two pieces are alike, emphasizing the uniqueness of every story, wound, and potential for transformation.




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