Thomas E. Alken mDD, graduated from the Danish Design School in, 1997, with additional studies from The University of Art and Design in Helsinki. In 1997 he started own design studio in Copenhagen. Since 2005, head of the board of The Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition “SE”. Since 2007, member to the Professional Advisory Committee of Danish Designers mDD. Since 2009, member of the School Council at The Danish Design School.