Designer Stephen Stephen is a man on a mission. His drive is to fuse local craftsmanship techniques from around the globe with well-known luxury brands. He has dedicated his work to building a bridge between authentic craft traditions, industrial manufacturing, and contemporary design. For that he was awarded with the 2015 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winner in Product Design. In his Chinatown–New York–based studio, Stephen Burks Man Made, he has produced innovative products, furniture, lighting, and exhibitions for a range of international clients. Let´s meet Stephen and hear what he has to say about his mission and beyond.