In Mark Goetz’s nearly 40-year design career he has been responsible for numerous collections of seating and furniture pieces with a classically modern appeal.  Since the inception of his firm TZ Design, founded at the age of 24, Mark has worked with many companies and produced a stream of noteworthy projects in lounge, guest and ergonomic seating, as well as conference and collaborative tables.

His designs have been specified for some of the most respected interiors in the world including The White House, US Department of the Treasury, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Moma Design Store, ITS European Congress, Petronas Twin Towers, and NASA.

He holds more than a dozen patents, and he has done extensive research on ergonomics, human anatomy and kinesiology. Working together with scientists, physical therapists and surgeons, his projects have led him to the University of Michigan, University of Waterloo, Havard University and the Cleveland Clinic.

In addition to his professional practice, Mark served as an industrial design Professor at Pratt Institute for 20 years. His student-centered courses encouraged students to develop their own voice and nurture a unique and individual point of view.

His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums, and he has lectured extensively throughout the world at venues such as Bla Hallen in Stockholm, Salone del mobile in Milan, Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City and Yonsei University in Seoul.

Today, regardless of the application, Mark remains passionate about innovation, respectful of the environment and ever mindful of human needs.

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