Sebastian Holmback (b.1971) and Ulrik Nordentoft (b.1974) initially met at The Danish Design School. Upon graduation (1998/2000) both followed successful individual careers as design professionals, working with product design, furniture, lighting and interior design. As a result of a joined design project in 2008, they discovered their potential as working partners and soon after founded their studio, Holmback Nordentoft. The partnership dissolved in early 2016.