Stefan Diez
Stefan Diez
Download hi-res images (.zip 235 MB)BOSS by German designer Stefan Diez embodies a thoughtful approach to waste management. Made from a minimum of recycled aluminum extrusion profiles, it transforms recycling into an intentional, visible act. More than a bin, BOSS is a statement in design and sustainability—redefining the waste bin as an object meant to be seen rather than hidden. Precision engineering gives BOSS its unique functionality. Its clever design enables efficient production: the square bins are crafted from a single aluminum profile, which also serves as the lid for the smaller, round bins. The feet, bag holders, and pivoting axis of the lids are all formed from the same steel wire, reinforcing a consistent and resource-efficient design approach. The name itself plays on dual meanings—in some regions of Norway, “boss” means trash. BOSS is a nod to both Norwegian heritage and the product’s strong, assertive presence.
Stefan Diez is a German industrial designer with a background in cabinetmaking. Diez considers circular design to be a key principle of his product design philosophy, putting forward products with a sustainable approach that combines multiplicity of use with superior durability. He graduated from State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart in 2002 and went on to set up his own Munich-based studio, DIEZ OFFICE, the following year. Diez’s studio developsurniture, lighting, architectural elements and accessories, collaborating with clients such as Herman Miller, Magis, Thonet, HAY and others. He is a repeated recipient of the Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award as well as the Wallpaper* Design Award, and serves as Head of the Industrial Design Department at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
BOSS by German designer Stefan Diez embodies a thoughtful approach to waste management. Made from a minimum of recycled aluminum extrusion profiles, it transforms recycling into an intentional, visible act. More than a bin, BOSS is a statement in design and sustainability—redefining the waste bin as an object meant to be seen rather than hidden. Precision engineering gives BOSS its unique functionality. Its clever design enables efficient production: the square bins are crafted from a single aluminum profile, which also serves as the lid for the smaller, round bins. The feet, bag holders, and pivoting axis of the lids are all formed from the same steel wire, reinforcing a consistent and resource-efficient design approach. The name itself plays on dual meanings—in some regions of Norway, “boss” means trash. BOSS is a nod to both Norwegian heritage and the product’s strong, assertive presence.
Stefan Diez is a German industrial designer with a background in cabinetmaking. Diez considers circular design to be a key principle of his product design philosophy, putting forward products with a sustainable approach that combines multiplicity of use with superior durability. He graduated from State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart in 2002 and went on to set up his own Munich-based studio, DIEZ OFFICE, the following year. Diez’s studio developsurniture, lighting, architectural elements and accessories, collaborating with clients such as Herman Miller, Magis, Thonet, HAY and others. He is a repeated recipient of the Best of the Best’ Red Dot Award as well as the Wallpaper* Design Award, and serves as Head of the Industrial Design Department at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna.
