Mikal Harrsen

Mikal Harrsen (1971–) is a Danish designer and co-founder, together with Adam Hall, of the MA/U Studio brand. Founded in Copenhagen in 2012, MA/U Studio specialized in modular systems and shelving with a clean, minimalist style, capable of turning structural elements such as support crossbars into abstract decorative accents that, in combination, created striking optical effects and ever-new geometric compositions. In 2017, following De Padova’s acquisition of MA/U Studio, Harrsen moved to Milan and began designing for other brands within the group as well, including Boffi and ADL. He later worked with a market leader such as Cassina to expand its scope of activity, introducing the company’s first collections of modular, configurable systems into its catalogue. He has also worked for the Danish companies Karakter and Copenhagen Bath, and for Design Editions—a brand he founded in 2019, specializing in the creation of design surface decorations for vertical applications.