The family legacy behind Designers Trust

For over a century, the Jensen family has been shaping design from concept to completion for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Their work has earned numerous design awards and is showcased in prestigious museums globally, including a permanent collection at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. With a portfolio of design icons, the Jensen family is recognized as the most award-winning family in industrial design.

In 1920, Alfred Jensen founded his upholstery and furniture business, Alfred Jensen & Son. His son, Jacob Jensen (1926–2015), began his career there as an apprentice before studying industrial design at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen.

Jacob launched his own company in 1958, Jacob Jensen Industrial Form Giving, which was later renamed Jacob Jensen Design in 1981. Timothy Jacob Jensen started his journey in 1978 as an apprentice to his father, and together they developed the distinctive design language that earned global recognition for both.

Timothy served as CEO and Chief Designer at Jacob Jensen Design from 1990 until 2018, overseeing all designs and initiatives. In 2019, he continued his design journey at Timothy Jacob Jensen Studios, offering innovative design and branding solutions.

In 2020, alongside colleagues and investors, Timothy co-founded Designers Trust, which officially launched in 2021.