{"title":"Designer - Mark Braun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Braun\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Berlin-based industrial designer whose work brings together clarity, craft, and contemporary elegance. Trained first as a carpenter before studying design in Potsdam, Halle, and Eindhoven, he has built a studio practice that moves fluidly between furniture, lighting, accessories, and industrial products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince founding his studio in 2006, Braun has collaborated with leading international brands including Mono, NOMOS Glashütte, Lobmeyr, E15, and Thonet. His designs are recognized for their thoughtful use of material, refined geometry, and the subtle details that turn everyday objects into lasting companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraun’s work has been honored with international design awards and is exhibited worldwide. Alongside his studio practice, he shares his approach to design as a professor of Product and Industrial Design at HBKsaar in Saarbrücken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Mono, Braun created \u003cstrong\u003eMono V\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first new flatware concept from the manufactory in more than two decades. Inspired by the efficiency of disposable cutlery, yet elevated into timeless form, it reflects his philosophy: simple gestures, executed with precision, that stand the test of time. \u003cstrong\u003eMono V is part of the curated collection available at JANGEORGe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mono-v-5-piece-set-place-setting","title":"Mono V, 5 Piece Set Place Setting","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMono V by Mark Braun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMono V\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e marks a milestone: the first completely new flatware concept from the traditional Mono manufactory in more than 20 years. In early 2020, Berlin-based designer Mark Braun was invited to take on this ambitious project. The goal was clear—resource-saving use of materials, streamlined production, uncompromising quality, and timeless design, all crafted in Mettmann, Germany. Two and a half years later, Mono V has established itself as a modern classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe inspiration came from a surprising source: the disposable fork. Designed to achieve maximum stability with minimal material, it became the spark for a flatware line that rethinks both form and function. After countless studies of shapes and materials, Braun returned to a single, powerful gesture—the bend. The resulting V-shaped embossing runs along the handle, tapering gently toward the end. This signature detail gives each piece structural strength and balance while making it possible to craft the collection from stainless steel just 1.5 mm thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisually, the V creates a dynamic tension between angular precision and organic form. Surfaces, angles, and gradients interact with light to produce subtle shifts in shadow and reflection. In the hand, the flatware feels both solid and refined. The V-shaped profile also enables pieces to stack neatly, saving space in storage without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMono V comprises six pieces: the four traditional utensils, joined by a dessert fork and an espresso spoon. All are dishwasher safe and, after years of use, can be restored to like-new condition through Mono Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduction of Mono V also represents a new approach. Unlike conventional flatware, which requires up to 20 rolling steps to achieve the right thickness and balance, Mono V is stamped directly from 1.5 mm stainless steel. The still-flat form is then shaped under 120 tons of pressure before entering the grinding shop, where skilled hands give each piece its characteristic Mono finish. Knives are made of hardened blade steel and ground with a fine saw edge to ensure they glide effortlessly through bread, tomato, and more—even after years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMono V stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. 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In early 2020, Berlin-based designer Mark Braun was invited to take on this ambitious project. The goal was clear—resource-saving use of materials, streamlined production, uncompromising quality, and timeless design, all crafted in Mettmann, Germany. Two and a half years later, Mono V has established itself as a modern classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe inspiration came from a surprising source: the disposable fork. Designed to achieve maximum stability with minimal material, it became the spark for a flatware line that rethinks both form and function. After countless studies of shapes and materials, Braun returned to a single, powerful gesture—the bend. The resulting V-shaped embossing runs along the handle, tapering gently toward the end. This signature detail gives each piece structural strength and balance while making it possible to craft the collection from stainless steel just 1.5 mm thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisually, the V creates a dynamic tension between angular precision and organic form. Surfaces, angles, and gradients interact with light to produce subtle shifts in shadow and reflection. In the hand, the flatware feels both solid and refined. The V-shaped profile also enables pieces to stack neatly, saving space in storage without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMono V comprises six pieces: the four traditional utensils, joined by a dessert fork and an espresso spoon. All are dishwasher safe and, after years of use, can be restored to like-new condition through Mono Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduction of Mono V also represents a new approach. 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This signature detail gives each piece structural strength and balance while making it possible to craft the collection from stainless steel just 1.5 mm thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVisually, the V creates a dynamic tension between angular precision and organic form. Surfaces, angles, and gradients interact with light to produce subtle shifts in shadow and reflection. In the hand, the flatware feels both solid and refined. The V-shaped profile also enables pieces to stack neatly, saving space in storage without sacrificing elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMono V comprises six pieces: the four traditional utensils, joined by a dessert fork and an espresso spoon. All are dishwasher safe and, after years of use, can be restored to like-new condition through Mono Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProduction of Mono V also represents a new approach. 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