Hee Welling (1970, Copenaghen) and Gudmundur Ludvik (1974, Reykjavik,) both have deep roots in the Scandinavian design and crafts tradition. They met at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen and have since been sharing a studio. In 2010 they founded Welling/Ludvik to combine their efforts and improve their design even further. Hee Welling has a degree in furniture design from DDS. Gudmundur Ludvik has a background as a carpenter and a sculptor from The Icelandic Academy of Arts. He also holds a degree in furniture design from DDS.