With an almost scientific rigor, T.M. Schmid analyzed the properties of materials, rummages through traditional references and reviews any impact on their possible use in his own artistic creations. Consistently, he develops further and creates novel and yet familiar. In 2005 the tms -series received the 'Europes Luminaire of The Year' Award and the trade praised the new style of T.M.Schmid. As jury president he brought, the first 'Innovation and Design Award 2007' (ida) in Zurich to success.
The design firm STRALA enjoys increasing popularity in Switzerland - and in the international art market. The latest objects (Pompidu 2008, Bartok 2007, m-chair 2007, Nelumbo 2007, Napoli 2006) create a bridge between art and utility, and are positioned as “built ideas” in the international market.
