With his Bell Table design for ClassiCon from 2012, he succeeded in taking his first big step towards international recognition. His design is driven by the balance between crafts and technology, tradition and innovation, always looking to create companions for our daily life. Today he is one of the most important designers of his generation. He works for international design companies in the filed of lighting, furniture and product design. His success is reflected in numerous awards and prizes, including the 2011 German Design Award in the ‘Newcomer’ category and the 2015 EDIDA Award for ‘Best International Newcomer’. Sebastian Herkner was named guest of honour at imm cologne 2016 as well as Designer of the Year 1019 at Maison&Objet Paris. Recently Herkner received the the EDIDA Award as 'Best International Designer' in 2021.