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

Education.

Alongside our studio practice, we are deeply engaged in education—teaching at academic institutions, leading creative workshops, and developing experimental formats for learning and exchange.

Omer Polak is a lecturer at Berlin International University of Applied Sciences and a guest lecturer at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design and Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art. His academic work focuses on nurturing critical thinking, material exploration, and sensory awareness across disciplines including architecture, product design, and visual communication.

Workshops are tailored for a wide range of audiences and often unfold at the intersection of theory and practice. One of the studio’s most recognized formats is Storysmelling—a participatory olfactory workshop that explores how scent can trigger memory, emotion, and narrative. Rooted in Omer’s broader research into smell as a design tool, this workshop has been presented internationally, including as part of the TEDx talk "Smell as a Design Tool".

Through teaching, we aim to expand the boundaries of design education—opening up new sensory, cultural, and conceptual territories.

For lecture invitations, workshop facilitation, or academic collaborations, please contact:
📩 studio@omerpolak.com