Michael Anastassiades grew up in Cyprus and moved to London to study engineering and design. He opened his studio there in 1994. His designs encompass industrial products, craft objects, and experiments that he conducts himself, drawing inspiration from art and other creative fields. The execution is guided by poetically interpreted technology, materials, and functions. Anastassiades has received numerous awards, and his work can be found in the permanent collections of major international museums such as the MoMA in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.